Braelynn
A female given name originating as a coinage.
Every Braelynn since 1989 — 10,039 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braelynn
Braelynn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #837 in 2025 with 325 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 10,039 American babies have been named Braelynn. Its peak came in 2016, when 823 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Braelynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braelynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 325 | #837 | 8 | #9,041 |
| 2024 | 347 | #810 | 10 | #7,851 |
| 2023 | 443 | #666 | 16 | #5,695 |
| 2022 | 522 | #574 | 14 | #6,194 |
| 2021 | 663 | #470 | 13 | #6,374 |
| 2020 | 694 | #445 | 16 | #5,488 |
| 2019 | 681 | #458 | 15 | #5,852 |
| 2018 | 778 | #396 | 9 | #8,253 |
| 2017 | 806 | #389 | 7 | #9,833 |
| 2016 | 809 | #411 | 14 | #6,086 |
| 2015 | 686 | #466 | 7 | #9,702 |
| 2014 | 543 | #564 | 18 | #5,090 |
| 2013 | 446 | #629 | 14 | #5,961 |
| 2012 | 475 | #602 | 11 | #7,124 |
| 2011 | 393 | #708 | 12 | #6,638 |
| 2010 | 297 | #892 | 8 | #8,911 |
| 2009 | 252 | #1,032 | 13 | #6,476 |
| 2008 | 189 | #1,314 | 5 | #12,778 |
| 2007 | 134 | #1,657 | — | — |
| 2006 | 84 | #2,271 | — | — |
| 2005 | 68 | #2,530 | — | — |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,400 | — | — |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,693 | — | — |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,108 | — | — |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,607 | — | — |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,422 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,976 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Braelynn mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage.
How popular is the name Braelynn in 2025?
Braelynn ranked #837 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 325 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braelynn?
10,039 babies have been named Braelynn in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braelynn most popular?
Braelynn peaked in 2016, when 823 newborns received the name.
Is Braelynn a boy or girl name?
Braelynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braelynn rising or falling?
Braelynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.