Declining since 2015, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Brynlynn since 2011
Babies named Brynlynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Brynlynn is a modern American coinage that first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2011. The name reached its peak popularity in 2018, but has since fallen in use, reflecting a broader trend away from invented -lynn names. As of 2025, it ranks 8,860th, with approximately 1 in 146,115 newborn girls receiving the name. While Brynlynn has not appeared in top state rankings, its variant Brynn is more widely adopted. The name's etymology blends the Welsh word Bryn ('hill') with the Lynne/Lynn suffix popularized in the late 20th century, creating a contemporary yet earthy feel.
Brynlynn is a modern invented name, blending the Welsh element Bryn, meaning 'hill,' with the fashionable suffix -lynn. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011 and likely draws inspiration from similar names like Brynn and Lynn. The name sees occasional use, with a peak in 2018.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bryn, Lynnie
Sibling names for Brynlynn
Names that share Brynlynn's style, for a brother or sister.
