Brynlee
Brynlee is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Mound, hill, or meadow clearing.
Origin and history
Brynlee is a contemporary American name created by combining the Welsh name Bryn, meaning 'hill', with the popular suffix -lee, meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'. It gained popularity in the early 21st century alongside similar compound names. In recent years, it has become a well-established choice for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
22,229 babies in the United States have been named Brynlee since 1880. It ranks #986 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #210.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.5 %)
- UT (5.6 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
- MO (3.6 %)
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 | 57 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,638 |
| 2010-2019 | 12,193 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,341 |
Nicknames
Bryn, Brynnie
Fun facts
- Brynlee is a modern blend combining the Welsh word 'bryn' (hill) with the classic English suffix '-lee'.
- The name saw a dramatic rise in U.S. rankings during the 2010s and 2020s, reflecting a trend in inventive -lee suffix names.