Brynn Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Brynn

Brynn Name Origin: Welsh
Pronunciation: br(in)
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Brynn Name Meaning

The name Brynn has a few different meanings, depending on the origin. In Welsh, it means “hill,” as mentioned above. In Old English, it means “bright” or “fair-haired.” In Irish, it means “champion.”

Origins of the Name Brynn

Brynn is a Welsh name, derived from the Welsh word “bryn,” which means “hill.” In Welsh mythology, the name was often given to children born on a hill or in a hilly area. The name can also be spelled “Bryn,” but the extra “n” gives it a unique twist.

Popularity of the Name Brynn

Brynn started to gain popularity in the United States in the 1990s, but it wasn’t until the 2000s that it really started to take off. According to Social Security Administration data, the name Brynn was not even in the top 1,000 names given to girls in the U.S. in 1990, but by 2000 it had risen to #928.

Since then, the name has continued to climb the charts and was ranked #404 in 2020. This makes Brynn a unique and trending name, but not as popular as some other names.

Final Thoughts on the Name Brynn

Brynn is a modern, unique name that is perfect for parents looking for something a little different. It has a Welsh origin, but it can also have meaning in other cultures. With the rise in popularity of Welsh names, Brynn is a great choice for parents looking to embrace their heritage or for those who just like the sound of the name.

In conclusion, Brynn is an unique and modern name with Welsh origin that means “hill” or “bright” and Irish origin meaning “champion”. It has been gaining popularity in the United States and is a great choice for parents looking for something different.

Brynn Name Popularity

How popular is the name Brynn? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	—	0	0%
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1918	—	0	0%
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1920	—	0	0%
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1925	—	0	0%
1926	—	0	0%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	—	0	0%
1929	—	0	0%
1930	—	0	0%
1931	—	0	0%
1932	—	0	0%
1933	—	0	0%
1934	—	0	0%
1935	—	0	0%
1936	—	0	0%
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1946	—	0	0%
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1969	2,287	6	0.0004%
1970	—	0	0%
1971	—	0	0%
1972	—	0	0%
1973	2,392	6	0.0005%
1974	2,467	5	0.0004%
1975	—	0	0%
1976	—	0	0%
1977	—	0	0%
1978	—	0	0%
1979	1,457	37	0.0026%
1980	1,010	92	0.0063%
1981	1,043	86	0.0059%
1982	624	236	0.0158%
1983	732	173	0.0117%
1984	791	148	0.0099%
1985	996	99	0.0065%
1986	887	131	0.0087%
1987	1,144	77	0.005%
1988	1,199	75	0.0048%
1989	1,052	112	0.0069%
1990	1,023	130	0.0078%
1991	1,296	79	0.0048%
1992	1,197	99	0.0062%
1993	1,123	107	0.0069%
1994	1,110	112	0.0073%
1995	1,122	106	0.007%
1996	1,076	117	0.0078%
1997	1,082	120	0.0081%
1998	723	256	0.0171%
1999	555	407	0.0272%
2000	605	381	0.0249%
2001	645	349	0.0232%
2002	587	398	0.0266%
2003	289	1,046	0.0688%
2004	361	842	0.0552%
2005	419	706	0.0462%
2006	395	773	0.0494%
2007	348	896	0.0568%
2008	320	1,017	0.0658%
2009	340	924	0.0618%
2010	285	1,111	0.0771%
2011	191	1,651	0.1159%
2012	189	1,640	0.1151%
2013	209	1,475	0.1036%
2014	252	1,241	0.0852%
2015	255	1,197	0.0823%
2016	251	1,215	0.0843%
2017	289	1,060	0.0759%
2018	292	1,064	0.0774%
2019	298	1,028	0.0759%
2020	341	859	0.0675%
2021	366	758	0.062%
2022	388	772	0.0585%

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Names Like Brynn

If you like Brynn, you’ll love these other names like Brynn.

What names are variants of Brynn?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Brynn.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Brinn	High, noble, exalted; defender	Slavic
Bryn	Hill, mount	Welsh
Brynne	Little drop of water; raven or black-haired; high, noble, exalted; defender; hill, mount	Welsh

What names sound like Brynn?

If you like how Brynn sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Brynn.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Brann		English
Brenn	Sword; little drop of water; raven or black-haired	Scandinavian
Bryann	High, noble, exalted	Irish
Bryna	High, noble, exalted; defender	Slavic
Brynna	Little drop of water; raven or black-haired; high, noble, exalted; defender; hill, mount	Welsh

What names are similar to Brynn?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Brina	Defender	Slavic

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Siblings of Brynn

Mamas with kids named Brynn also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
McKenna	Son of Cionaodh	Gaelic
Barrett	Quarrelsome	English
Cadence	With rhythm	Latin
Griffin	Strong in faith	Welsh
Teagan	Little Poet	Irish

Alexis	Defender	Greek

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12 Comments

Brynn Oct 14 at 6:32 am

Hi that’s my name and I’m also called that .I’m the oldest too . Thanks for sharing

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Ciera Jan 4 at 9:55 am

Our oldest is Brynn and we just love it! I wanted something short and easy without popularity. Her middle name is Elizabeth and we usually call her Brynnie Beth for a family nickname! Only one person has ever thought her name was Bryan

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- brynn Feb 25 at 8:25 pm
  
  That’s great for her – I get called Bryan all the time (usually when someone reads it out loud).
  
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- Brynn Oct 7 at 6:51 am
  
  My name is Brynn, I was named this way because of my grandpa, Bryan. I love my name because it’s rare, there isn’t a lot of us on the world. There is so much my family didn’t know about my name, I don’t really like being a hill, but it’s not so bad. You get to make jokes about it, and also have fun with such an awesome name.
  
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May May 11 at 9:52 am

It’s one syllable which matches mom and dad’s name. Easy to say for the Korean family members that have hard time with English. Welsh for Hill or Mound. I like hills and the metaphorical meaning behind that is also all very beautiful. Mostly, it’s a cute name and IDK anyone else in my network that has this name.

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Chelsea Mar 30 at 8:23 am

I was a late comer to the Game of Thrones saga, but I fell in love with the character, Brienne of Tarth and her unquestionable faithfulness, perseverance, and strength. We tweaked the name to give a little distance from the show but she was our inspiration. No doubt our baby girl will be someone who defends and protects her loved ones, keeps her oaths, and serves the people over herself.

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Bryn Jan 19 at 7:25 pm

My name is Bryn except spelled with one N and I can not tell you the amount of times people have called me Bryan by mispronouncing my name due to the spelling but I still love the name itself

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- Brynn Oct 14 at 6:33 am
  
  Omg me too. I always am having to tell people my name isn’t Bryan.
  
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  - brynn Feb 25 at 8:26 pm
    
    same – huge Brynn problem lol
    
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Leigh Nov 13 at 6:38 pm

When I was 14 years old I babysat two wonderful little boys, Brin and Aiden. Ever since I fell in love with the name and even more so for a girl, changing the spelling. I love that it’s short and cannot get shortened into a nickname easily. It’s soft and feminine but strong at the same time. ??

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Jenn Jun 16 at 8:08 am

Brynn was the first name we both liked. We found more we liked and actually picked a different name. But I just kept feeling like her name was Brynn. It wasn’t until after we settled on Brynn that I realized it was kind of a combination of our names -Byron and Jenn.

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K Apr 13 at 9:18 pm

We love the sound of the name Brynn and that it is an uncommon name and that it has no nicknames. I dislike that Brinley in every possible variation has become more popular since we chose it and that some people read it as “Bryan” if they do not know her.

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