Brynlee
- Meaning
- Burnt clearing in one interpretation; other formations vary
- Pronunciation
- BRIN-lee
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What does Brynlee mean?
Brynlee means “Burnt clearing in one interpretation; other formations vary”.
Brynlee is a modern spelling related to Brinley, a surname name traditionally explained as “burnt clearing.” It can also be chosen as a combination of Bryn or Brynn and Lee, with the Welsh hill element in Bryn providing a different route. These are alternative explanations, not one certain compound meaning.
The usual English pronunciation is BRIN-lee. Brinley and Brynley offer similar sounds with different written forms, while Bryn can work as a shortening. A family using Brynlee to honor a Brynn or Lee can make that personal connection explicit. The spelling does not require an invented ancient origin to give the name a meaningful place in a family.
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How popular is Brynlee?
United States · 2025Explore how often Brynlee is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #243 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Brynlee
- 1,282 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 4.5% Fewer than 2024
Brynlee over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #243 | 1,282 |
| 2024 | Girls | #230 | 1,343 |
| 2023 | Girls | #256 | 1,214 |
| 2022 | Girls | #203 | 1,424 |
| 2021 | Boys | #11,008 | 6 |
| 2021 | Girls | #188 | 1,577 |
| 2020 | Girls | #191 | 1,501 |
| 2019 | Boys | #12,448 | 5 |
| 2019 | Girls | #187 | 1,578 |
| 2018 | Girls | #210 | 1,463 |
| 2017 | Girls | #218 | 1,417 |
| 2016 | Girls | #223 | 1,434 |
| 2015 | Girls | #244 | 1,319 |
| 2014 | Boys | #12,366 | 5 |
| 2014 | Girls | #235 | 1,399 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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