Brailyn
63% girls · 37% boys
About Brailyn
Brailyn is a modern feminine name with a contemporary sound that has gained modest popularity in recent decades. It appears to be a creative blend of the popular prefix 'Brai-' (as in Braiden) with the feminine suffix '-lyn,' which is common in names like Kaitlyn and Brooklyn. The name has American origins and represents the trend of creating distinctive-sounding names with familiar elements. Brailyn has a melodious quality and offers parents a name that feels both fresh and familiar. While not among the top-ranked names, its usage has gradually increased since the early 2000s, particularly in the United States. The name carries a bright, youthful energy and provides a modern alternative to more traditional feminine names.
Brailyn is also given to boys, where it ranks #6862 in the US.
Pronounced BRAY-lin.
As of October 2026, Brailyn ranked #5952 for girls and #6862 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2473 for girls in 2014 and #3309 for boys in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,473 | 73 | #4,029 | 25 |
| 2015 | #3,139 | 53 | #4,737 | 20 |
| 2016 | #3,110 | 53 | #4,111 | 25 |
| 2017 | #3,019 | 54 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,246 | 33 | #4,944 | 19 |
| 2019 | #4,086 | 35 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,844 | 37 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,982 | 26 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,924 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,384 | 32 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |