Brynley is a unique and beautiful name of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh elements "brync" meaning "hill" and "llwyd" meaning "gray." Thus, Brynley can be interpreted as "gray hill."
The name has been used in Wales for centuries but gained popularity in other English-speaking countries during the late 20th century. It is often associated with the historical figure of Owain Gwynedd (1100-1170), a Welsh prince who was sometimes referred to by the nickname Brynllwch, which is believed to have influenced the name Brynley.
Despite its early origins, Brynley remains relatively uncommon today, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child. Its Welsh roots give it a rich cultural heritage, while its uncommonness ensures that it stands out among more traditional names.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Brynley in the United States from 1992 to 2023. Over this period, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of the name.
In the early years, the number of births with the name Brynley was relatively low, with only five births each year from 1992 to 1997. However, starting in 1998, there was a noticeable increase, with eight births that year. This trend continued into the new millennium, with the number of births reaching double digits for the first time in 2000, when there were fifteen births.
The years 2001 to 2007 saw a steady rise in the popularity of the name Brynley, with the annual number of births ranging from twenty to forty-seven. In 2008, there was a significant jump, with seventy-five births recorded that year. This marked the beginning of a period of rapid growth for the name's popularity.
From 2009 to 2013, the annual number of births with the name Brynley more than doubled each year, reaching its peak in 2013 with two hundred and three births. Although there was a slight decline in the following years, the name maintained its popularity, with over one hundred and sixty births annually from 2014 to 2021.
In recent years, the popularity of the name Brynley has remained consistent, with around two hundred births recorded each year from 2021 to 2023. Overall, the statistics show that while the name Brynley was relatively uncommon in the early 1990s, it has since become increasingly popular and is now one of the more common names for newborn girls in the United States.
In total, there have been three thousand and forty-three births with the name Brynley in the United States from 1992 to 2023. This represents a significant increase in popularity over the course of just thirty-one years.