Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Bricyn

Terbutaline, sold under the brand names Bricanyl and Marex among others, is a β2 adrenergic receptor agonist, used as a "reliever" inhaler in the management of asthma symptoms and as a tocolytic to delay preterm labor for up to 48 hours. This time can then be used to administer steroid injections to the mother which help fetal lung maturity and reduce complications of prematurity.

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#7,049 (2012)
Total Babies
92
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2008
First Year
2019
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#7049
Peak Rank
92
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Bricyn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Terbutaline, sold under the brand names Bricanyl and Marex among others, is a β2 adrenergic receptor agonist, used as a "reliever" inhaler in the management of asthma symptoms and as a tocolytic to delay preterm labor for up to 48 hours. This time can then be used to administer steroid injections to the mother which help fetal lung maturity and reduce complications of prematurity.

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The Story of Bricyn

Bricyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 11 Bricyns were born — ranking #7,049 that year. As of 2026, Bricyn ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 92 Bricyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Bricyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bricyn 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 Bricyn

What does the name Bricyn mean?
Terbutaline, sold under the brand names Bricanyl and Marex among others, is a β2 adrenergic receptor agonist, used as a "reliever" inhaler in the management of asthma symptoms and as a tocolytic to delay preterm labor for up to 48 hours. This time can then be used to administer steroid injections to the mother which help fetal lung maturity and reduce complications of prematurity.
How popular is Bricyn in 2026?
In 2026, Bricyn ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bricyn most popular?
Bricyn reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #7,049 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Bricyn a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Bricyn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Bricyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bricyn include Arles, Lyonel, Atilla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Bricyn

Bricyn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 92 births in the dataset. Bricyn's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #7,049. Use the chart and map above to compare Bricyn'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.