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UK girl's name

Brylee

A feminine name of modern American origin, a blend of "Bri" and "Lee".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Brylee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Brylee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 6 births.

This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Brylee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Brylee ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 6 girls were registered as Brylee.
  • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Brylee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2019

6 births

Estimated living

23

2026

Meaning

What does Brylee mean?

The name Brylee is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely rooted in the early 20th century. Its precise etymology is unclear, but it appears to be a combination of the Scottish surname "Bry" and the English suffix "-lee," which is derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing.

While the name Brylee does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in North America. Its rise in usage can be attributed to the growing trend of creating unique and unconventional names by blending existing elements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brylee can be found in the United States, where a woman named Brylee Johnson was born in 1932 in the state of Ohio. However, it was not until the late 20th and early 21st centuries that the name began to gain broader recognition.

One notable figure with the name Brylee is Brylee Reneé, an American singer-songwriter born in 1995. She gained recognition for her appearance on the reality television show "The Voice" in 2018, where she showcased her musical talents.

Another individual with the name Brylee is Brylee Callender, an Australian model and social media influencer born in 1997. She has amassed a significant following on platforms like Instagram and has worked with various fashion and lifestyle brands.

In the literary world, Brylee Reese is an American author known for her young adult fiction novels. Her debut book, "Broken Pieces," was published in 2016 and received positive reviews from readers and critics alike.

Brylee Edmondson is an American actress who has appeared in several television shows and films. Some of her notable credits include roles in the series "The Walking Dead" and the film "Mid90s" in 2018.

While the name Brylee may be considered relatively new and modern, it has gained a foothold in various creative and artistic fields, with individuals bearing this name making their mark across different industries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Brylee over time

The chart below shows babies named Brylee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Brylee, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Brylee
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Decades

Brylee by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Brylee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5891 3 1
2010s #4934 16 4
2000s #4524 4 1

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FAQ

Brylee: questions and answers

How popular is the name Brylee in the UK right now?

In 2024, Brylee was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Brylee most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 6 babies registered as Brylee in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Brylee?

A feminine name of modern American origin, a blend of "Bri" and "Lee".

How many people are called Brylee in the UK?

A total of 23 babies have been registered as Brylee across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.