Baby Name Popularity Profile

Braelynn

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Braelynn.

✦ From the hill by the lake 🌍 English modern
National Rank (2025) #837
All-Time Peak Rank #389 Achieved 2017
Total U.S. Births 9,829 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 2.1% Boy / 97.9% Girl Overwhelmingly Female
First Recorded 1989 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 809 births in 2016
💡 The Braelynn Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning From the hill by the lake
Language Origin English
Origin Type single
A modern invented name, likely a blend of 'Brae' (Scottish for hill) and 'Lynn' (Welsh for lake/pool).
Common Nicknames
Brae Lynn Lynnie
Alternative Spellings
Braelyn Braelin Braylin
Pronunciation: BRAY-lin
Themes & Categories
modern
Etymology confidence: Low · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Braelynn

According to SSA data, Braelynn achieved its highest historical rank of #389 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 809 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 52.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 29 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Braelynn across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Declining
10-Year Shift -52.6% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 809 births in 2016
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 7 yrs
Registry Streak 29 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 5
1990s: 48
2000s: 868
2010s: 5,914
2020s: 2,994

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Brae-ly-nn
Letter Count 8 letters
Spelling Complexity Complex
Length Percentile Longer than 79% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.

🛠️ Sibling & Surname Cadence Tool

Enter a surname or sibling name to test how it pairs with Braelynn.

📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, West Virginia, Indiana, Florida, Oklahoma
States with Data 49
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #1068 205 2015 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 149 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #834 367 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #967 514 2020 71.4% Decline
Oklahoma #719 192 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 103 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #512 182 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #523 297 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #276 265 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #508 231 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #775 272 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #506 126 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #808 327 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #753 533 2018 73.3% Decline
Michigan #522 426 2015 46.4% Decline
Tennessee #1000 239 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado Unranked 133 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #532 36 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #673 197 2016 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 155 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #514 158 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 95 2014 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #561 299 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 83 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #1231 770 2019 60.4% Decline
Idaho Unranked 39 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 175 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #215 29 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 153 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #533 169 2016 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 30 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #394 111 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #578 89 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #623 384 2017 48.4% Decline
Maine Unranked 27 2017 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 31 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #814 267 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 7 2014 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 16 2020 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 15 2013 Insufficient historical volume
California #2541 428 2020 82.9% Decline
New York #1176 286 2015 53.8% Decline
Alaska Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 5 2020 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #958 80 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 22 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 40 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume

👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling Name Suggestions

👦 Brother Suggestions
Abdullah Thaddeus Jamison Alonso Edison Ishaan Vihaan Emery Jedidiah Zechariah
👧 Sister Suggestions
Madilynn Emmeline Royalty Zaniyah Jaliyah Amaris Malaya Milana Kallie Livia

🔗 Names You Might Also Like

Based on statistical similarity and shared characteristics with Braelynn:

Demographic & Volume Peers
Braelyn Brooklyn Madilynn Blakelyn Brighton Braylynn Brecklyn Brailynn Benjamin Breelynn
More modern Names
Browse all modern names → Browse English names →

🗂️ Browse More Baby Names

Explore our name indexes and data tracks:

👧 Top Girl Names → 3-Syllable Names → 8++-Letter Names → More Modern Trend Names → English Origin Names → modern Names → Names Peaking in 2016 → 🗺️ Regional State Data →