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Brynn

BRIN · Of uncertain origin; possibly a short form of Brynna or a feminine form of Bryn.

2025 rank (girls)
#407
Babies named in 2025
767
Peak popularity
2011
2025 frequency
1 in 2,096 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2012

Declining since 2012, #407 for girls today.

Popularity of Brynn since 1943

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

5551.1k1.7k1960198020002020Most births 2011Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1940s24
1950s83
1960s118
1970s269
1980s1,798
1990s2,067
2000s7,636
2010s12,910
2020s4,911

Meaning & origin

Brynn emerged as a given name in the United States in the mid-1940s, first recorded in 1943. It saw a steady climb in popularity, reaching its peak rank in 2011. Since then, its use has been falling, though it remains a familiar choice. In 2025, Brynn ranked 407th, with approximately 1 in 2,096 newborn girls receiving the name. Its highest usage has been in states such as Alaska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, reflecting a preference for concise, modern names in certain regions. As a Welsh-derived name meaning 'hill', Brynn fits a pattern of short, nature-inspired names that appeal to parents seeking a simple yet distinctive option.

Brynn likely derives from the Welsh word 'bryn', meaning 'hill'. It is often considered a feminine variant of Bryn, a unisex name in Wales, or a short form of Brynna. The name has gained popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century, particularly as a modern-sounding alternative to names like Brooke or Blair.

Where Brynn is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Bryn, Brynne

Sibling names for Brynn

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

Sisters: Blair, Reese, Paige, Quinn, Sloane, Lorna, Raelynn, Afton, Austyn, Averi, Blaire, Braylynn, Finley, Harlee, Harleigh, Jaelyn, Jaylene, Karleigh, Kenadee, Kyndall, Kynlee, Leighton, Maelyn, Marli, Oaklynn, Paityn, Raelyn, Shaylee, Talyn, Tinley, Twyla, Zaylee, Adalee, Addelyn, Adilynn, Aubreigh, Aubriella, Azlynn, Blakelyn, Blayke, Brailyn, Cambree, Chesney, Dawsyn, Daylin, Ensley, Finlee, Graycen, Gwenyth, Haidyn, Harlyn, Harlynn, Hennessy, Irelynn, Jayanna, Jayleigh, Jentry, Jeslyn, Jori, Jorie, Joslynn, Journie, Kaeli, Kaelin, Kambree, Karmyn, Kaysie, Kenzlee, Kerrigan, Kinsleigh, Kinzley, Kolbie, Laikyn, Lakelyn, Lakyn, Linley, Lynae, Mabry, Maelee, Maelynn, Marlie, Marlow, Maycee, Maylee, Oakleigh, Paiton, Renley, Ridley, Rileigh, Rowyn, Scotlyn, Taylee, Abree, Addelynn, Aisley, Annsley, Aslyn, Aubery, Aubryn, Avaleigh, Avaree, Averee, Avrie, Avyn, Azlyn, Bergen, Blakelynn, Blakley, Brailynn, Braleigh, Bralynn, Brayla, Breleigh, Brexley, Brookie, Cambri, Daelynn, Darbie, Delanee, Embree, Emree, Falyn, Faryn, Graceyn, Greenlee, Gwendlyn, Haevyn, Haizlee, Haylen, Haylin, Henleigh, Jarely, Jayline, Jensyn, Jersi, Jersie, Joleigh, Josslynn, Kadynce, Kaidance, Kaleen, Kambri, Kambrie, Kambry, Kamree, Kamry, Karsynn, Keilee, Kenli, Khylee, Kloie, Korrina, Kyleah, Kymber, Kyndle, Kynley, Kynlie, Kynsley, Lareen, Lesslie, Lyndall, Lynleigh, Lynsi, Mackynzie, Maebry, Maely, Maeven, Maevyn, Malone, Marne, Mayci, Mckynlee, Neeley, Oaklie, Paislie, Paiten, Payslee, Raedyn, Raelynne, Raeven, Railynn, Raygen, Raylie, Raynee, Renn, Rhyleigh, Rowynn, Rozlynn, Rylea, Rylyn, Rynn, Scottlyn, Shailey, Shyloh, Skyleigh, Skylen, Tarina, Tarryn, Tatumn, Tayleigh, Weslyn, Whitlee, Wynette, Aaralynn, Adaleah, Anslie, Aubriel, Aubryanna, Avalynne, Aylee, Bailyn, Blakeley, Bre, Brealyn, Breelle, Brenley, Breslyn, Brielynn, Brittain, Caidance, Caleigha, Camarie, Caydance, Cevyn, Charlsey, Cherysh, Chianne, Chyler, Corryn, Dailee, Darly, Denym, Devanny, Emberley, Evynn, Ezlyn, Ezlynn, Graylynn, Greenley, Haely, Haelyn, Halyn, Hartlyn, Janellie, Jareli, Jasalyn, Jaslyne, Jasslyn, Jayleah, Jazzlynn, Jenaiah, Jenesys, Jernee, Jolea, Jurnie, Kadience, Kadince, Kareli, Kashlyn, Kaylanni, Kaylany, Keatyn, Kelce, Kenslei, Kensly, Kenzly, Kenzy, Kerith, Keyleigh, Khyleigh, Kirston, Koralee, Kursten, Kyanne, Kyleena, Kylinn, Kynnadi, Laelynn, Laiklynn, Laikynn, Lailyn, Lakely, Lanee, Layney, Lexine, Leyanna, Lorel, Lovelynn, Lynlee, Lynley, Lynnix, Lynnleigh, Madyn, Makaylin, Makinzi, Makynli, Maleigh, Marly, Matalyn, Mckaila, Mckell, Mckenley, Mckinzee, Mersadie, Milynn, Mylei, Neylan, Paetyn, Paighton, Paislynn, Quinlynn, Quinnlyn, Raeleigh, Railee, Raylea, Reighlyn, Rhilynn, Rhyanna, Rielynn, Ryelle, Ryelynn, Ryenn, Ryn, Saryn, Siddalee, Sierah, Skilynn, Swayzee, Tannis, Timberlyn, Trysta, Wesleigh, Zailee, Zayley, Zayli, Aubrynn, Carlei, Edynn, Greydis, Hadli, Haivyn, Jaely, Jaelyne, Madlynn, Malyn, Mckenleigh, Paytan, Ralyn, Shilynn, Adalea, Adelee, Adylin, Aizley, Alysen, Ambry, Anzley, Arlenne, Avaleen, Avynn, Aynslee, Azalynn, Azlin, Beckley, Bexlie, Blayre, Braeley, Braelynne, Breklyn, Brekyn, Brenlyn, Brenn, Breuna, Brezlyn, Britlyn, Bryla, Brynlyn, Brynnan, Cambre, Cambrey, Caylea, Ceana, Chalee, Chasta, Chevi, Chynah, Copelyn, Dalyce, Darely, Deilany, Deklynn, Delaynee, Devri, Dylana, Dylanie, Dylynn, Enslie, Everliegh, Ferrin, Gracielynn, Graelyn, Graelynn, Graylyn, Greidy, Haelee, Haeleigh, Hayleen, Holliday, Hopelynn, Ileigh, Jaline, Jaycelynn, Jenavee, Jozelynn, Karmon, Karstyn, Kearie, Kebrina, Keirston, Kelsa, Kenni, Kenzlei, Kerly, Khalie, Khilee, Khylar, Kimbria, Kinnley, Kinslei, Kinsly, Kinze, Knoelle, Kwynn, Lachlyn, Lakie, Laklynn, Layci, Leddy, Lind, Lindyn, Locklynn, Lorynn, Lyann, Lynnsie, Mairyn, Makinzy, Mayella, Mayerli, Mykelle, Narely, Noralynn, Pailyn, Pailynn, Paislea, Phallon, Preslea, Quinnly, Raeonna, Raevin, Ravynn, Rease, Renezmae, Reylynn, Rhaelyn, Rhaelynn, Rhayne, Rhylynn, Rilley, Riverleigh, Rowene, Ryeleigh, Ryleah, Rylinn, Shayle, Shealee, Shley, Skyelyn, Skylinn, Teeghan, Tinsleigh, Tylani, Tynleigh, Valynn, Viann, Xylie

Brothers: Brody, Preston, Grant, Landon, Chase, Blaine, Cade, Clayton, Duncan, Jace, Jase, Knox, Lyle, Vaughn, Axton, Bowen, Brandt, Branson, Brantley, Braxten, Braylon, Britton, Calder, Cordell, Cyle, Dallen, Darion, Devan, Dyson, Eastyn, Griffin, Jory, Kamdyn, Kashton, Kelby, Kendrick, Kenyon, Killian, Kolby, Kyson, Merrick, Odin, Pierce, Zaiden, Adair, Arlington, Ashtin, Blayne, Boden, Braylan, Braylin, Brayton, Breck, Brennon, Brexton, Broc, Bryton, Canon, Coltyn, Creighton, Dallin, Gaige, Jansen, Jarren, Kasen, Kaycen, Kaydin, Kedrick, Kolson, Korbyn, Kyren, Lathan, Noland, Parks, Quade, Rayce, Raylen, Raylon, Rhodes, Rylen, Ryon, Slade, Steele, Thayer, Trae, Trystan, Trysten, Waylen, Wesson, Westyn, Aidric, Blanton, Brack, Branton, Braysen, Brekken, Brinton, Briton, Britten, Cainen, Caisen, Canton, Carston, Casyn, Chaston, Cheyne, Cordale, Corwyn, Creedence, Cyler, Daelin, Dallan, Dalon, Darwyn, Daxtyn, Declyn, Deklin, Deston, Dillen, Elston, Heith, Jaxston, Jaythan, Kaeleb, Kaesyn, Kaidin, Kaige, Kail, Kaston, Kayler, Keagen, Keifer, Keron, Keston, Keygan, Khylan, Khylin, Khyson, Kier, Kierre, Kingstyn, Klinton, Kobey, Kohlton, Kove, Kroy, Kyland, Lantz, Macoy, Maze, Nathyn, Nylan, Olsen, Owyn, Paxson, Paxtyn, Prestyn, Randale, Randol, Rhylan, Roark, Rustyn, Rydell, Ryett, Tallen, Taner, Taysom, Tayson, Tayten, Toddrick, Torren, Torrin, Trayson, Trentyn, Trevan, Treyden, Trinton, Tyrie, Zaelyn, Alwyn, Ashtan, Baine, Barkley, Bladen, Blong, Bowyn, Brae, Brailen, Braison, Braxston, Breckon, Brees, Brendt, Brenin, Brennin, Brevan, Bryceton, Brycin, Brynden, Byrant, Cadon, Cashtyn, Caton, Cayne, Caysen, Clayson, Cowen, Dacoda, Daltin, Deakin, Deyton, Draden, Draylen, Dreyton, Dyland, Dyron, Eddrick, Gared, Gram, Graylen, Griff, Griffyn, Haygen, Hayzen, Holston, Hyatt, Hyland, Jaise, Jakaden, Jamesen, Jamesyn, Jarrick, Javyn, Jaydence, Jayston, Jerett, Jeryn, Kacyn, Kadon, Kaegan, Kaesen, Kamaron, Kamon, Kannen, Karder, Kashden, Kasten, Kayd, Kaydan, Kayron, Keighan, Keilon, Kervens, Kesler, Klye, Koden, Kolden, Koltan, Kyce, Kycen, Kyreese, Kyzier, Leelynn, Lexton, Macklen, Maclan, Maijor, Mak, Mckoy, Merrik, Nayden, Quillan, Raeden, Ramsay, Reyn, Rhyett, Rhyland, Rigdon, Rigley, Rockland, Romyn, Ronson, Rylon, Ryot, Tannon, Thoren, Tivon, Toryn, Traver, Trayce, Treg, Trevar, Treyce, Trystyn, Tyden, Tyland, Vallen, Weylyn, Bensyn, Bowe, Breken, Brogen, Daiden, Dyllen, Locklan, Thaine, Tiron, Acesyn, Adren, Alann, Aldyn, Axtyn, Beric, Blaiden, Braxen, Brayln, Breckan, Breven, Brodin, Brodric, Bronsen, Brylin, Brysten, Byford, Cadel, Cardale, Carsin, Cashten, Caulder, Chasin, Chaysen, Chisum, Chivas, Coalton, Corgan, Cray, Cullan, Cyson, Daelen, Daisean, Darryon, Dayvin, Deran, Deryck, Doryan, Draedyn, Draxler, Dreydon, Drezden, Fleet, Gaje, Garek, Garhett, Gerik, Graisyn, Grasyn, Graysyn, Greylan, Hilery, Jaevin, Jaqualyn, Jaryan, Jdyn, Jedrick, Jeycob, Josten, Jp, Jrake, Kaceyon, Kadden, Kainon, Kardell, Kashdyn, Kaspen, Keaden, Keanon, Keiffer, Keiston, Keland, Keldan, Kelsen, Kerrion, Keylen, Khylon, Khysen, Kinston, Koehn, Kourtland, Kyston, Laithan, Leelynd, Maddock, Maxey, Maxten, Merdith, Morgon, Naven, Quindell, Quinnlan, Raevon, Ramzey, Raydin, Reice, Reiss, Revin, Reylan, Rydge, Ryelan, Rykin, Ryott, Seaver, Severn, Taiten, Taiven, Tarl, Tayron, Toran, Traye, Trek, Treylen, Tyri, Vonn, Weiland, Wiatt, Wilde, Wyler, Yarnell, Zanden

Names like Brynn

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Brynn mean?
Brynn likely means 'hill' from the Welsh word 'bryn', though its exact origin is uncertain.
How popular is the name Brynn?
As of 2025, Brynn is ranked 407th in the U.S., with about 1 in every 2,096 girls given the name that year.
Is Brynn a boy or girl name?
Brynn is predominantly used as a girl's name in the United States.