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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Brynn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Brynlynn|Brynna
Celtic◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Brynn

◈

BRIN · 1 syllables

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Girl
#384
→ Stable
Girl
#384
Popularity score: 40
→ Stable
Peak
#333 in 2020
5yr
+30 ranks
Velocity
+30
Birth frequency
2.3 per 10,000 births
Boy
#8394
Popularity score: 9
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#8394 in 2024
5yr
+4130 ranks
Velocity
+4130
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8394 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Brynn

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8394

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #384 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Brynn

Popularity score: 40  ·  SSA Rank: #384

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
65
Higher than 65% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+30 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
85
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Brynn scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
77
Name Trend28% of score
44
Uniqueness20% of score
85
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureCelticWelshUnisexGeographicalEarthy
Character
connection to landscape and place
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Brynns

dedicatedinnovativepassionatearticulateresourceful
STRONG
High confidence

Brynn is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #384 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +30 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#384 · niche
Brynn at a Glance
Meaning:Hill or high place; derived from Welsh 'bryn' meaning hill. Associated with strength and elevation.
Language root:Welsh · Gaelic
Peak rank:#333 in 2020
5yr change:+30 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #384 · Boy #8394
Notable bearers
Brynn Cameron
Professional athlete and model
Brynn Rumfallo
Dancer and television personality
Brynn Thayer
Actress
Similar Sound
Bren◈Bryn◈Brynn◈Brin
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈Wren◈Finn◈Stellan◈
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Wren◈IvyHazelBeckett◈Rowan◈Calix
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Brynn illustration
Name Intelligence
Brynn · Overview
Summary

Brynn is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #384 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Brynn scores 65/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Brynn carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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