Brinley
Brinley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Brinley
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Possibly a variant of Brindley.
How popular is Brinley?
Since 1880, 13,490 girls and 151 boys in the U.S. have been named Brinley (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #328 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #5969 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #608 for girls, with 481 babies given the name.
Names similar to Brinley
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Brinley FAQ
What does the name Brinley mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. Possibly a variant of Brindley.
What is the origin of the name Brinley?
Brinley is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Brinley?
Since 1880, 13,490 girls and 151 boys in the U.S. have been named Brinley (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #328 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #5969 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #608 for girls, with 481 babies given the name.
Is Brinley a boy or girl name?
Brinley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,490 girls and 151 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.