Brynlie
2025 SSA
About Brynlie
Brynlie is a feminine name that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a modern variant combining elements of the Welsh name Bryn, meaning 'hill' or 'mound,' with the popular suffix '-lie' (or '-leigh,' '-lee'). This combination creates a name that feels both grounded in tradition yet contemporary in style. Brynlie began appearing more frequently on baby name charts in the 2010s, part of the trend toward names with distinctive sounds and spellings. The name has a sweet, melodic quality while still conveying strength. Parents are often drawn to Brynlie for its unique quality that remains relatively easy to spell and pronounce.
Pronounced BRIN-lee.
As of October 2026, Brynlie ranked #6163 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2458 for girls in 2011.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,010 | 56 | 31.3 |
| 2015 | #2,813 | 62 | 34.7 |
| 2016 | #2,649 | 66 | 37.2 |
| 2017 | #2,670 | 65 | 37.6 |
| 2018 | #3,353 | 47 | 27.6 |
| 2019 | #3,405 | 46 | 27.4 |
| 2020 | #3,848 | 37 | 22.9 |
| 2021 | #3,686 | 41 | 25 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,778 | 28 | 17.3 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |