Brynleigh
Brynleigh is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Hill meadow or clearing near the hill.
Origin and history
Brynleigh is a modern American invented name combining the Welsh element 'Bryn' (meaning hill) with the popular English suffix 'leigh' (meaning meadow or clearing). It emerged in the early 21st century alongside modern naming trends favoring soft, melodious endings. In the United States, its usage has increased notably in recent years as a contemporary feminine choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,107 babies in the United States have been named Brynleigh since 1880. It ranks #2751 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #778.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.8 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
- IN (5.3 %)
- AL (5.1 %)
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 | 163 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,893 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,051 |
Nicknames
Bryn, Brynnie, Leigh
Fun facts
- Brynleigh combines the Welsh word 'bryn' (hill) with the popular English name element '-leigh'.
- Over half of all published U.S. births for the name Brynleigh have occurred since 2020.