Brynn
Meaninghill · Welsh
- US rank
- #407
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #189 in 2012
767 babies were named Brynn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 74 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1943–2025
US births per million boys, 1962–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brynn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,096 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Brynn, 767 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brynn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrynn first shows up in US birth records in 1943, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 82 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #189.
- Then vs nowBrynn is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 4,407 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,096.
- TrendBrynn has slipped 74 places over the last five years and now sits at #407. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBrynn is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #90, followed by North Dakota (#162) and Pennsylvania (#183). It's in the top 1,000 in 39 states.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Brynn means “hill”. Our records link it to Latin and Welsh roots.
About the name Brynn
Brynn is a girl name of Latin and Welsh origin meaning “hill”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-ynn”. US birth records list Brynn for girls from 1943 to 2025, in 76 of those 83 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #189 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #407, with 767 babies.
Origin:Latin namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.1 | 472,973 girls |
| 1950s | 4.4 | 225,734 girls |
| 1960s | 6.6 | 151,286 girls |
| 1970s | 17 | 57,703 girls |
| 1980s | 105 | 9,519 girls |
| 1990s | 115 | 8,670 girls |
| 2000s | 412 | 2,429 girls |
| 2010s | 737 | 1,357 girls |
| 2020s | 505 | 1,982 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,269,841 boys |
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 1980s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 1990s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 192,678 boys |
| 2010s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 2020s | 3.9 | 258,621 boys |
Other spellings of Brynn
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Brynn
What does the name Brynn mean?
Brynn means “hill” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Brynn?
Brynn has Latin, Welsh roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Brynn a boy or girl name?
Brynn is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Brynn?
Brynn ranked #407 for US girls in 2025, given to 767 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#189).