Girl · #8,922 in 2026

Brynlei

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

Current Rank

#8,922

Peak Rank

#8,775 (2017)

Total Babies

140

5-Yr Trend

-11%

2008

First Year

2024

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#8775

Peak Rank

140

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brynlei

Brynlei first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 12 Brynleis were born — ranking #8,775 that year. As of 2026, Brynlei ranks #8,922 for baby girls with 11 births, gradually falling (-11%). In total, more than 140 Brynleis 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 Brynlei

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

Brinley
Brimley
Brownlow
Brownlee
Brownley
Branly
Brumley
Bramley
Brillo
Bromley
Burnley
Briney

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brynlei

What does the name Brynlei mean?

Brynlei is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brynlei in 2026?

In 2026, Brynlei ranks #8,922 among girls' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Brynlei most popular?

Brynlei reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #8,775 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Brynlei a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Brynlei?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brynlei include Larose, Vyolet, Afeni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brynlei

Brynlei is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 140 births in the dataset. Brynlei's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #8,775. Use the chart and map above to compare Brynlei'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.