How Many People Are Named Brynn?
Complete statistics for the name Brynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brynn, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 11,340 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 29,101 people named Brynn living in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 2011.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 29,434 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brynn Through the Generations
Brynn's journey through the generations shows a modern, newer-generation name with a significant peak in 2011 when 1,671 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of Brynn's, 88%, are under 30 years old, indicating its strong association with younger demographics. The name's slow decline since its peak suggests it's becoming less popular among new parents, but it remains a distinctive choice for many families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brynn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Brynn
How Many People Have the Name Brynn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 29,101 people in the United States currently share the name Brynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,340 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brynn a Common or Rare Name?
Brynn 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 Brynn Mean?
Brynn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brynn in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Brynn Most Popular?
The name Brynn reached peak popularity in 2011, with 1,671 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 Brynn?
Approximately 29,101 people named Brynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 29,434. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,340 Americans.
Is Brynn a rare name?
Brynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,340 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brynn mean?
Brynn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Brynn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Brynn are male and 99% are female.
When was Brynn most popular?
Brynn peaked in 2011 with 1,671 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.