Unisex · #8,010 in 2026

Braylyn

Current Rank
#8,010
Peak Rank
#3,161 (2009)
Total Babies
750
5-Yr Trend
-49%
👧 Girl peak #3,161 (750 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,852 (579 total)
👧As Girl Name
1995
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#3161
Peak Rank
750
Total Count
31
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1997
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#2852
Peak Rank
579
Total Count
28
Years Active

The Story of Braylyn

As a girl name

Braylyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1995, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 53 Braylyns were born — ranking #3,161 that year. As of 2026, Braylyn ranks #8,010 for girls with 12 births, falling sharply (-49%). In total, more than 750 Braylyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Braylyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 41 Braylyns were born — ranking #2,852 that year. As of 2026, Braylyn ranks #6,541 for boys with 12 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 579 Braylyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Braylyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Braylyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Braylyn

What does the name Braylyn mean?
Braylyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Braylyn in 2026?
In 2026, Braylyn ranks #8,010 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Braylyn most popular?
Braylyn reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #3,161 that year with 53 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Braylyn most popular?
Braylyn has historically been most popular in Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Braylyn.
Is Braylyn a unisex name?
Yes — Braylyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 56% of Braylyns assigned female and 44% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Braylyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braylyn include Tyara, Griffin, Arieana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braylyn

Braylyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 750 births in the dataset. Braylyn's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #3,161. Use the chart and map above to compare Braylyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.