Brynlee
How to say it: BRIN-lee · /ˈbrɪnli/
Modern compound of Welsh bryn (hill) + Old English leah (meadow). A creative coinage; no traditional compound.
Brynlee was the 155th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,282 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, 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 | 1,282 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,485 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| 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
A newcomer of the last forty years, Brynlee hit its top in the 2020s. The coming stretch points slightly downward.
What goes with it
Light and soft in two syllables, Brynlee leans toward nature. Everly pairs nicely alongside it.
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Nicknames
- Bryn
- Lee
- Bree
Honouring a Brynlee in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brynlee is about 1 in 62.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
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