How Many People Are Named Brinleigh?
Complete statistics for the name Brinleigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brinleigh is a very rare name, with only 864 people alive in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 381,834. It peaked in 2017 with 82 births and is still rising, with almost everyone under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and a joyful, social nature. People connected to this number tend to be natural communicators who bring optimism and inspiration to those around them.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 870 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brinleigh Through the Generations
Brinleigh is a unique name with a very low total birth count of 870 across all time, yet 864 people are still alive today, indicating a strong retention rate. The peak year was 2017, when 82 babies were named Brinleigh, showing a spike in popularity. Interestingly, the vast majority, 100%, of Brinleighs are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. This contrasts sharply with the relatively small number of total births, suggesting a recent surge in naming trends. The fact that the name is predominantly female and has seen a steady rise in usage makes it stand out among other names with similar characteristics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brinleigh's English, possibly Welsh-influenced roots
📄 About the Name Brinleigh
How Many People Have the Name Brinleigh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 864 people in the United States currently share the name Brinleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 381,834 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brinleigh a Common or Rare Name?
Brinleigh 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 Brinleigh Mean?
Brinleigh means "Burnt meadow or hillside meadow" and comes from English, possibly Welsh-influenced origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brinleigh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Brinleigh Most Popular?
The name Brinleigh reached peak popularity in 2017, with 82 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Brinleigh?
Approximately 864 people named Brinleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 870. That works out to roughly 1 in 381,834 Americans.
Is Brinleigh a rare name?
Brinleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 381,834 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brinleigh mean?
Brinleigh means "Burnt meadow or hillside meadow" and comes from English, possibly Welsh-influenced origins.
Is Brinleigh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Brinleigh are male and 100% are female.
When was Brinleigh most popular?
Brinleigh peaked in 2017 with 82 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.