Braelyn
Braelyn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name combining Bray and the suffix -lyn.
Origin and history
Braelyn is a modern American name created by blending popular name elements like Brea or Bray with the fashionable suffix -lyn. While more common for girls in the United States, it is also given to boys as a fresh, contemporary choice. Its usage peaked in recent decades alongside similar modern coined names.
Popularity in the United States
1,342 babies in the United States have been named Braelyn since 1880. It ranks #3367 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1596.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.8 %)
- NC (13.4 %)
- GA (13.2 %)
- SC (7.7 %)
- TN (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 268 |
| 2010-2019 | 743 |
| 2020-2029 | 331 |
Fun facts
- Braelyn emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend of creating soft, flowing names using the popular -lyn suffix.
- Although used predominantly for girls in the U.S., Braelyn maintains steady unisex usage with over 1,300 male births recorded in SSA data.