Declining since 2014, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Brynlyn since 2009
Babies named Brynlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Brynlyn is a modern invention that first appeared in U.S. naming records in 2009, part of a wave of creatively constructed names blending familiar sounds. It peaked in popularity in 2013, then began a steady decline, reflecting the rapid rise and fall typical of fashionable coinages. In the latest year (2025), it ranked 11,932 with an estimated 1 in 229,610 births. The name draws from the Welsh element Bryn (meaning 'hill') and the ubiquitous -lyn suffix, echoing names like Kaitlyn and Brooklyn. While never reaching high popularity, Brynlyn exemplifies the stylistic preferences of the 2010s for melodic, surname-styled feminine names. No top states were associated with the name, indicating broad but sparse use across the country.
Brynlyn is a 21st-century coinage, blending the Welsh element Bryn (meaning 'hill') with the fashionable -lyn suffix, seen in names like Kaitlyn and Brooklyn. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2009, reflecting a broader trend of creating unique feminized names through phonetic invention. The name has no historical usage before this period.
Sibling names for Brynlyn
Names that share Brynlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
