How Many People Are Named Brinkley?
Complete statistics for the name Brinkley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brinkley is a very rare female name, with only 1,305 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 252,945 Americans. The majority of Brinkleys are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 1,321 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brinkley Through the Generations
Brinkley saw its peak popularity in 2012 with 96 births, but since then, its usage has been on a steady decline. Today, most Brinkleys are young, with 1,218 under 30 years old, compared to just 93 aged between 30 and 60, and a mere 10 over 60. This generational skew paints a picture of a name that's embraced by younger parents, reflecting contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brinkley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Brinkley
How Many People Have the Name Brinkley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,014 people in the United States currently share the name Brinkley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,469 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Brinkley a Common or Rare Name?
Brinkley is classified as 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 Brinkley Mean?
Brinkley means "creative variant of Brinkley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brinkley in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.
When Was Brinkley Most Popular?
The name Brinkley reached peak popularity in 2012, with 96 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Brinkley?
Approximately 13,014 people named Brinkley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,014. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,469 Americans.
Is Brinkley a rare name?
Brinkley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,469 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brinkley mean?
Brinkley means "creative variant of Brinkley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Brinkley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Brinkley are male and 97% are female.
When was Brinkley most popular?
Brinkley peaked in 2012 with 96 births that year. Current trend: 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.