Declining since 2012, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Brealyn since 1991
Babies named Brealyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Brealyn is a modern American invented name that first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1991. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, when it ranked 4,563rd. Since 2012, its usage has been steadily falling; by 2025, it ranked 13,208th with a rarity of about 1 in every 267,878 births. The name fits a pattern of creative feminine names formed by combining a short initial element (like Bree) with the ever popular suffix -lyn, reminiscent of Madelyn or Brooklyn. While it has never been common in any single state, its sound aligns with the stylistic preferences of the 2010s, a decade that saw many similar constructions. Parents drawn to unique, melodic names with a familiar ring may appreciate Brealyn's modern, uncontrived feel.
Brealyn is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1991. It appears to be a blend of the short form Bree (itself a diminutive of names like Brianna or Breanna) and the fashionable -lyn suffix, popularized by names such as Brooklyn and Madelyn. The name has never entered widespread use but saw its peak popularity in 2011, when it ranked 4,563rd.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bree, Lyn, Brea
Sibling names for Brealyn
Names that share Brealyn's style, for a brother or sister.
