Brylee
Modern fanciful spelling of Briley.
Every Brylee since 1991 — 11,663 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brylee
Brylee is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #992 in 2025 with 255 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 11,663 American babies have been named Brylee. Its peak came in 2012, when 808 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 Brylee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brylee 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 | 255 | #992 | 8 | #9,048 |
| 2024 | 250 | #1,017 | 9 | #8,419 |
| 2023 | 229 | #1,082 | 5 | #12,531 |
| 2022 | 288 | #942 | 7 | #9,992 |
| 2021 | 285 | #932 | 5 | #12,438 |
| 2020 | 347 | #782 | 5 | #12,326 |
| 2019 | 378 | #746 | 8 | #9,028 |
| 2018 | 437 | #672 | 11 | #7,198 |
| 2017 | 526 | #573 | 13 | #6,373 |
| 2016 | 601 | #519 | 6 | #10,952 |
| 2015 | 678 | #477 | 20 | #4,742 |
| 2014 | 677 | #469 | 34 | #3,244 |
| 2013 | 702 | #436 | 27 | #3,767 |
| 2012 | 768 | #408 | 40 | #2,909 |
| 2011 | 771 | #411 | 28 | #3,705 |
| 2010 | 706 | #435 | 39 | #2,965 |
| 2009 | 752 | #425 | 34 | #3,281 |
| 2008 | 581 | #526 | 34 | #3,293 |
| 2007 | 448 | #662 | 24 | #4,140 |
| 2006 | 301 | #883 | 22 | #4,243 |
| 2005 | 258 | #954 | 20 | #4,342 |
| 2004 | 178 | #1,231 | 21 | #4,143 |
| 2003 | 171 | #1,234 | 16 | #4,850 |
| 2002 | 138 | #1,397 | 16 | #4,730 |
| 2001 | 107 | #1,688 | 8 | #7,625 |
| 2000 | 105 | #1,679 | 16 | #4,608 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,873 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brylee mean?
Modern fanciful spelling of Briley.
How popular is the name Brylee in 2025?
Brylee ranked #992 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 255 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brylee?
11,663 babies have been named Brylee in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brylee most popular?
Brylee peaked in 2012, when 808 newborns received the name.
Is Brylee a boy or girl name?
Brylee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brylee rising or falling?
Brylee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.