Declining since 2013, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Breslyn since 2007
Babies named Breslyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 177 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Breslyn is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 2007, reflecting the ongoing popularity of invented names ending in '-lyn' and '-lin'. It peaked in usage in 2014, a year that saw its highest number of registrations. Since 2013, the name has been on a downward trajectory in terms of frequency, though it remains in use. The name is most commonly recorded in the state of Michigan, one of its stronger geographic concentrations. As with many contemporary coinages, its exact meaning is uncertain, but it fits a pattern of names that combine familiar phonetic elements to create a new, distinctive choice.
Breslyn is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular 'Bree-' or 'Bres-' sound with the fashionable '-lyn' suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2007 and may be a variant of Breslin, a surname of Irish origin meaning 'descendant of Breasal' (meaning 'strife'), but direct derivation is uncertain.
Where Breslyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bree, Lyn
Variants: Breslin
Sibling names for Breslyn
Names that share Breslyn's style, for a brother or sister.
