Brynnly
A feminine name derived from Welsh origins meaning "hill" or "mound".
Name Census estimates that about 153 living Americans carry the first name Brynnly. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brynnly today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brynnly births was 2013 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brynnly. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
153
~ 1 in 2,240,224 Americans
Peak year
2013
16 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,395
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Brynnly: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brynnly from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 115 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brynnly by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Brynnly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brynnly
The name Brynnly is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the popular Welsh name Brynn, which itself is a variant spelling of the Welsh name Bryn, meaning "hill" or "mound." The suffix "-ly" is a common English diminutive added to names to create a more playful or affectionate form.
There is no evidence of the specific name Brynnly being used historically or having any direct connections to ancient languages or cultures. It appears to be a creative combination of the traditional Welsh name Brynn with the English diminutive ending, likely created in recent decades as a unique and feminine variation.
Given the modern origins of the name Brynnly, there are no recorded instances of it appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the late 20th century. The earliest known examples of the name are likely from birth records and personal usage from the past few decades.
As the name is relatively new, there are limited examples of notable historical figures with the name Brynnly. However, here are five individuals who have been recorded with this first name:
1. Brynnly Ireson (born 1992) - An American model and social media influencer.
2. Brynnly Furlong (born 1998) - An American actress known for her role in the television series "The Fosters."
3. Brynnly Hall (born 1987) - An American artist and photographer based in Los Angeles.
4. Brynnly Clements (born 1991) - A Canadian writer and poet from Toronto.
5. Brynnly Woodard (born 1995) - An American singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.
It's important to note that due to the modern nature of the name Brynnly, the historical information and recorded examples are limited. The name appears to be a contemporary creation, likely inspired by the traditional Welsh name Brynn but given a unique twist with the addition of the English diminutive suffix.
People
Brynnly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brynnly as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brynnly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brynnly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 153 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brynnly going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,240,224 US residents.
Is Brynnly a common name?
We classify Brynnly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 154 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brynnly most popular?
The single biggest year for Brynnly was 2013, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brynnly is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Brynnly in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brynnly a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brynnly in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Brynnly still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brynnly in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Brynnly can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Brynnly?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.