Brylen
Every Brylen since 1998 — 709 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brylen
Brylen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,729 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 709 American babies have been named Brylen — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 54 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 Brylen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brylen 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 | — | — | 21 | #4,729 |
| 2024 | — | — | 30 | #3,707 |
| 2023 | — | — | 21 | #4,768 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,874 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,381 |
| 2020 | — | — | 26 | #3,937 |
| 2019 | — | — | 31 | #3,581 |
| 2018 | — | — | 39 | #3,003 |
| 2017 | — | — | 41 | #2,901 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,661 | 41 | #2,890 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,933 | 28 | #3,798 |
| 2014 | — | — | 47 | #2,586 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,956 | 43 | #2,720 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,364 | 48 | #2,561 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,369 | 46 | #2,635 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,723 | 35 | #3,187 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,643 | 32 | #3,409 |
| 2008 | — | — | 30 | #3,571 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,116 | 21 | #4,520 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,505 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,715 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,068 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,112 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #10,893 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #10,790 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brylen in 2025?
Brylen ranked #4,729 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brylen?
709 babies have been named Brylen in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brylen most popular?
Brylen peaked in 2011, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Brylen a boy or girl name?
Brylen is used for both: about 7% of babies named Brylen have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Brylen rising or falling?
Brylen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.