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Braelyn

Girl

Meaning of Braelyn: American: 'modern blend of Bray and Lyn'

Braelyn is a girl's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 943rd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#943

263 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

12,314

First recorded 1991 · peak 2011

Trend

falling

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 13 babies1992: 18 babies1993: 15 babies1994: 19 babies1995: 24 babies1996: 22 babies1997: 23 babies1998: 40 babies1999: 59 babies2000: 77 babies20002001: 106 babies2002: 92 babies2003: 92 babies2004: 185 babies2005: 215 babies2006: 343 babies2007: 399 babies2008: 591 babies2009: 718 babies2010: 779 babies20102011: 825 babies2012: 789 babies2013: 673 babies2014: 786 babies2015: 759 babies2016: 707 babies2017: 727 babies2018: 515 babies2019: 512 babies2020: 482 babies20202021: 443 babies2022: 387 babies2023: 344 babies2024: 272 babies2025: 263 babies
US babies named Braelyn per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 825.

Gender split

11% boys · 89% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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