Brailynn
Every Brailynn since 2001 — 952 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brailynn
Brailynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,894 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 952 American babies have been named Brailynn. Its peak came in 2012, when 83 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 Brailynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brailynn 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 | 16 | #6,894 | — | — |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,826 | — | — |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,062 | — | — |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,660 | — | — |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,637 | — | — |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,847 | — | — |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,401 | — | — |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,876 | — | — |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,930 | 8 | #8,958 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,648 | 7 | #9,811 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,852 | — | — |
| 2014 | 79 | #2,327 | — | — |
| 2013 | 75 | #2,412 | — | — |
| 2012 | 78 | #2,379 | 5 | #12,528 |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,056 | — | — |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,526 | — | — |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,287 | 7 | #10,004 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,665 | — | — |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,862 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,820 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,901 | — | — |
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| 2003 | 12 | #8,603 | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,368 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,764 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brailynn in 2025?
Brailynn ranked #6,894 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brailynn?
952 babies have been named Brailynn in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brailynn most popular?
Brailynn peaked in 2012, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Brailynn a boy or girl name?
Brailynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brailynn rising or falling?
Brailynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.