Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Breslyn

Name: Popularity of the name Breslyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Breslyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#4,890 (2014)

Total Babies

260

5-Yr Trend

-55%

2007

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#4890

Peak Rank

260

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Breslyn

Breslyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 28 Breslyns were born — ranking #4,890 that year. As of 2026, Breslyn ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-55%). In total, more than 260 Breslyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Breslyn

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

Breslin
Bresson
Brelan
Bristling
Brisling
Brustling
Brison
Brisson
Bryson
Brycen
Brasen
Breslau

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Breslyn

What does the name Breslyn mean?

Breslyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Breslyn in 2026?

In 2026, Breslyn ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Breslyn most popular?

Breslyn reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #4,890 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Breslyn most popular?

Breslyn has historically been most popular in Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Breslyn.

Is Breslyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Breslyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Breslyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Breslyn include Lorielle, Rossi, Amirra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Breslyn

Breslyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 260 births in the dataset. Breslyn's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #4,890. Use the chart and map above to compare Breslyn'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.