Brileigh
Every Brileigh since 1996 — 975 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brileigh
Brileigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,565 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 975 American babies have been named Brileigh. Its peak came in 2011, when 78 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 Brileigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brileigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,565 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,986 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,587 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,491 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,112 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,188 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,089 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,796 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,928 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,864 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,654 |
| 2014 | 73 | #2,475 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,875 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,811 |
| 2011 | 78 | #2,374 |
| 2010 | 72 | #2,546 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2,733 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,788 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,831 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,413 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,054 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,835 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,071 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,442 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,864 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,272 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brileigh in 2025?
Brileigh ranked #9,565 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brileigh?
975 babies have been named Brileigh in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brileigh most popular?
Brileigh peaked in 2011, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Brileigh a boy or girl name?
Brileigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brileigh rising or falling?
Brileigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.