Brylan
Brylan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention; likely combining Bryan ('high, noble') with the popular 'lan' suffix.
Origin and history
Brylan is a modern American invented name, created by blending popular phonetic elements like Bryan and the 'lan' suffix from names like Dylan and Harlan. It emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar trendy portmanteaus. In the U.S., it remains a relatively uncommon choice primarily given to boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,243 babies in the United States have been named Brylan since 1880. It ranks #3455 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1749.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.9 %)
- TN (16.5 %)
- LA (11.5 %)
- AL (8.2 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
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 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 357 |
| 2010-2019 | 654 |
| 2020-2029 | 178 |
Fun facts
- Brylan is part of a 21st-century trend of creating fresh given names by blending familiar sounds like Bryan and Dylan.
- The name entered regular U.S. usage in the late 1990s and early 2000s, given consistently to a small number of boys each year.