Brilyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
15% Masculine / 85% Feminine
Meaning:
Brilyn means 'bridge' or 'noble'.
Meaning of the Name Brilyn
Brilyn is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'brycg', meaning 'bridge'. This name is often associated with strength, stability, and connection. It may also have connections to the Irish name 'Briain', meaning 'noble' or 'high'. Overall, Brilyn is a unique and meaningful name with a sense of heritage and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Brilyn
The popularity for the name Brilyn peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 37 births, which ranked number 6,996 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Brilyn had the most female births in 2013 with 37, which ranked number 4,001 out of 19,268 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2010 with 8, which ranked number 8,796 out of 14,266 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Brilyn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 16 births, a decline of -50.00%. Among males, Brilyn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 5 births, a decline of -37.50%. Among females, Brilyn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 11 births, a decline of -54.17%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brilyn
- 10 Year Trend of Brilyn: -50.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Brilyn: -37.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Brilyn: -54.17%
Popularity of Brilyn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Brilyn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Brilyn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Brilyn is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Brilyn
- Total Births of Brilyn: 15 (-6.70%)
- Male Births of Brilyn: 5 (-4.59%)
- Female Births of Brilyn: 10 (-7.51%)
Given the downward trend of Brilyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.70% decrease in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. Male births for Brilyn have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.59%. For Females, births for Brilyn have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 10 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.51%.