Brinley
How to say it: BRIN-lee · /ˈbrɪnli/
English surname from a place name meaning 'burnt clearing' (Old English 'bryne' + 'leah'); adopted as a given name.
Brinley was the 155th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 481 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #204 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #155 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 481 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,485 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #204 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving almost entirely in recent decades, Brinley crested in the 2010s and remains close to that high. Slipping a little is anticipated from here.
What goes with it
Gentle and soft with a natural aura, Brinley feels fresh and leafy. Hadley and Paisley share its style.
Nicknames
- Brin
- Brinnie
- Lee
Honouring a Brinley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brinley is about 1 in 62.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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