Brynna
Brynna is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Hill or mound.
Origin and history
Brynna is a modern feminine name of Welsh origin, derived from the word 'bryn' meaning hill or mound. It is often treated as an elaborated form of Bryn or a variation of the name Brenna. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name, given to a modest number of newborn girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
3,102 babies in the United States have been named Brynna since 1880. It ranks #3194 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1930.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.9 %)
- CA (14.2 %)
- IN (8.4 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- MO (6.4 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 192 |
| 1990-2000 | 534 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,198 |
| 2010-2019 | 986 |
| 2020-2029 | 171 |
Nicknames
Bryn, Brynnie
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the Welsh language element 'bryn', which means hill.
- Brynna gained traction in the late 20th century as a feminine, stylistic extension of the classic name Bryn.