Braelynn
Braelynn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern blend combining elements meaning 'hill or hillside' (Brae) and 'lake or waterfall' (Lynn).
Origin and history
Braelynn is a modern American invented name combining the prefix Brae with the popular suffix lyn/lynn. It gained significant traction in the 21st century as parents embraced modern, melodic coinages. In the United States, it is primarily given to baby girls and remains a popular choice among contemporary invented names.
Popularity in the United States
9,829 babies in the United States have been named Braelynn since 1880. It ranks #1666 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #575.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.8 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- CA (4.9 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 48 |
| 2000-2010 | 868 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,914 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,994 |
Nicknames
Brae, Lynn, Brae-Brae
Fun facts
- Braelynn belongs to a widespread late-20th and early-21st-century trend of appending 'lynn' to concise prefix syllables.
- The name has seen significant growth in usage in the United States during the 2020s relative to its historical usage.