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Brylie

BRY-lee · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern spelling variant of Brylee or Briley.

2025 rank (girls)
#4,265
Babies named in 2025
33
Peak popularity
2010
2025 frequency
1 in 48,705 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2010

Declining since 2010, #4,265 for girls today.

Popularity of Brylie since 1993

Babies named Brylie per year in U.S. Social Security records.

53106159200020102020Most births 2009Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s68
2000s819
2010s1,014
2020s265

Meaning & origin

Brylie represents a category of modern American first names that emerged in the late 20th century, built from phonetic components and fashionable suffixes. First recorded in 1993, the name reached its peak rank in 2010, when it was at its most popular. Since 2010, its usage has been falling, and in 2025 it ranked 4,265th with an incidence of 1 in 48,705 newborns. The name was most common in North Carolina and Texas during its peak years. Brylie exemplifies the creative spelling trend that often yields names without a clear etymological lineage, drawing from the sound of names like Bryson and Kaylie.

Brylie is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1993. It likely arose as a feminine variant of names like Bryson or Brier, combined with the popular -lie or -lee suffix. The name saw a peak in usage around 2010 but has since declined in popularity.

Where Brylie is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Bry, Lee

Variants: Brylee, Briley, Brynlee

Sibling names for Brylie

Names that share Brylie's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Brylie mean?
The meaning of Brylie is uncertain, as it is a modern invented name. It may combine elements meaning 'from the briar' or be a variant of Briley.
How popular is the name Brylie?
Brylie ranked 4,265th in 2025, with approximately 1 in 48,705 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity was in 2010.
Is Brylie a boy or girl name?
Brylie is almost exclusively used as a girl's name in the United States.