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Brinley is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Combination of Bryn and the popular phonetic suffix lee. It also coincides with an English surname, which was derived from the name of a town meaning ‘burned clearing’ in Old English." It ranked #608 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, combination of Bryn and the popular phonetic suffix lee. It also coincides with an English surname, which was derived from the name of a town meaning ‘burned clearing’ in Old English. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Brinley ranked #608 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #608 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brinley mean?
Brinley means "burned clearing", according to Behind the Name.
Is Brinley a popular name?
Brinley ranked #608 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Brinley a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Brinley appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Brinley — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
