How Many People Are Named Brylan?
Complete statistics for the name Brylan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brylan is a unique name with only 1,290 people alive in the U.S., making it 1 in 255,740. It peaked in 2012 with 105 births and is predominantly male, with most under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, generosity, and a humanitarian spirit. People connected to this number are often seen as selfless idealists who care deeply about the well-being of others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 1,304 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
📜 Brylan Through the Generations
Brylan has a very distinct presence, with just 1,290 people alive in the U.S., compared to a total of 1,304 births across all time. This means many Brylans are likely children or young adults, as 98% of them are under 30. The peak year was 2012, when 105 babies were named Brylan, but since then, the trend has been declining. The fact that there are more births recorded than living people suggests that many Brylans are still quite young. Interestingly, while the name is rare in the U.S., it's more common in Australia, where 164 people share this name. Despite being a relatively new name, its rapid rise and subsequent decline make Brylan a fascinating case study in naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brylan's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Brylan
How Many People Have the Name Brylan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,290 people in the United States currently share the name Brylan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 255,740 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brylan a Common or Rare Name?
Brylan 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 Brylan Mean?
Brylan means "A modern invented name, likely a blend of Bryan and similar names ending in -lan." and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brylan in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Brylan Most Popular?
The name Brylan reached peak popularity in 2012, with 105 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 Brylan?
Approximately 1,290 people named Brylan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,304. That works out to roughly 1 in 255,740 Americans.
Is Brylan a rare name?
Brylan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 255,740 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brylan mean?
Brylan means "A modern invented name, likely a blend of Bryan and similar names ending in -lan." and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Brylan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Brylan are male and 6% are female.
When was Brylan most popular?
Brylan peaked in 2012 with 105 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.