Declining since 2011, #1,080 for girls today.
Popularity of Braelyn since 1991
Babies named Braelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 233 | 0 |
| 2000s | 2,550 | 268 |
| 2010s | 6,329 | 743 |
| 2020s | 1,860 | 331 |
Meaning & origin
Braelyn is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, part of a wave of -lyn suffixed names that became wildly popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It reached a peak rank of 1080 in 2011, when it was given to roughly 1 in every 7,175 girls, and has since declined in use. The name's strongest popularity has been in Louisiana, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, reflecting a broad but concentrated appeal across different regions. Braelyn's trajectories show that while the fashion for such names has waned from its 2011 high, it remains a familiar choice, comfortably fitting into the modern American naming landscape. Its invented nature means it carries no historical or etymological baggage, allowing parents to appreciate it purely for its sound and style.
Braelyn is a 20th-century coinage, part of the trend of combining a masculine-influenced first syllable (like Brad or Brayden) with the feminine suffix -lyn, popularized in the United States. It first appeared in recorded use in 1991 and reflects the broader pattern of crafting distinctive, melodic names in modern English-speaking cultures.
Where Braelyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bray, Lyn, Brae
Sibling names for Braelyn
Names that share Braelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Braelyn
Names whose popularity has moved with Braelyn's over the last 50 years.
