How Many People Are Named Brilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Brilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brilyn is a unique name that doesn't trace back to any traditional roots but rather stands out for its rarity; only 420 people in the US today share this name, making up just 1 in 786,101 Americans. The majority of those named Brilyn are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 423 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brilyn Through the Generations
Brilyn emerged as a name in the early 2000s and reached its peak popularity in 2013 with 42 births. Since then, it has seen a slow decline, with most of the 423 recorded births occurring before 2013. Today, the name is predominantly held by younger individuals, with 423 under 30 years old and none over 60, indicating its strong association with the newer generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brilyn's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Brilyn
How Many People Have the Name Brilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 420 people in the United States currently share the name Brilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 786,101 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Brilyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Brilyn Mean?
Brilyn means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brilyn in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.
When Was Brilyn Most Popular?
The name Brilyn reached peak popularity in 2013, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Brilyn?
Approximately 420 people named Brilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 423. That works out to roughly 1 in 786,101 Americans.
Is Brilyn a rare name?
Brilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 786,101 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brilyn mean?
Brilyn means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Brilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Brilyn are male and 86% are female.
When was Brilyn most popular?
Brilyn peaked in 2013 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.