Brinley
- US rank
- #608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #328 in 2017
481 babies were named Brinley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 246 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1987–2025
US births per million boys, 1997–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brinley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,341 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Brinley, 481 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brinley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrinley first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #328.
- Then vs nowBrinley is 7.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 23,585 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 3,341.
- TrendBrinley has slipped 246 places over the last five years and now sits at #608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBrinley is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #208, followed by Idaho (#244) and Nebraska (#244). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
About the name Brinley
Brinley is a girl name of French and Irish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Brinley for girls from 1987 to 2025, in 38 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #328 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #608, with 481 babies.
Origin:French namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.5 | 405,405 girls |
| 1990s | 12 | 84,818 girls |
| 2000s | 99 | 10,072 girls |
| 2010s | 426 | 2,349 girls |
| 2020s | 410 | 2,439 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 609,756 boys |
| 2010s | 4.4 | 226,244 boys |
| 2020s | 4.2 | 238,095 boys |
Other spellings of Brinley
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Brinley
What is the origin of the name Brinley?
Brinley has French, Irish roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Brinley a boy or girl name?
Brinley is a girl name.
How popular is the name Brinley?
Brinley ranked #608 for US girls in 2025, given to 481 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#328).