Braylyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
43% Masculine / 57% Feminine
Meaning:
A modern American name derived from the combination of Bray and Lynn, meaning 'hill' and 'lake' respectively.
Meaning of the Name Braylyn
Braylyn is a modern name with American origins. It is a combination of the names Bray and Lynn. Bray is derived from the Old English word meaning 'hill,' while Lynn comes from a Welsh word meaning 'lake.' The name is often given to girls and is known for its trendy and unique sound.
Popularity of the Name Braylyn
The popularity for the name Braylyn peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 53 births, which ranked number 5,561 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Braylyn had the most female births in 2009 with 53, which ranked number 3,161 out of 20,192 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2011 with 41, which ranked number 2,852 out of 14,353 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Braylyn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 79 births to 43 births, a decline of -45.57%. Among males, Braylyn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 35 births to 23 births, a decline of -34.29%. Among females, Braylyn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 44 births to 20 births, a decline of -54.55%.
Nationwide Popularity of Braylyn
- 20 Year Trend of Braylyn: 258.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Braylyn: -45.57%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Braylyn: -34.29%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Braylyn: -54.55%
Popularity of Braylyn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Braylyn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Braylyn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Braylyn is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Braylyn
- Total Births of Braylyn: 40 (-5.90%)
- Male Births of Braylyn: 22 (-4.11%)
- Female Births of Braylyn: 18 (-7.58%)
Given the downward trend of Braylyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.90% decrease in total births, for a total of 40 births in 2024. Male births for Braylyn have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 22 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.11%. For Females, births for Braylyn have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 18 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.58%.