Breslyn
An invented name with no definitive meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 258 living Americans carry the first name Breslyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breslyn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breslyn births was 2014 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breslyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
258
~ 1 in 1,328,505 Americans
Peak year
2014
28 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,646
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Breslyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breslyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 177 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breslyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Breslyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breslyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Breslyn
The name Breslyn is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical origins or ties to any specific language or culture. It appears to be a unique combination of sounds and letters, potentially derived from the blend of various linguistic roots, but its exact etymology remains uncertain.
Despite its lack of a definitive historical background, the name Breslyn has been adopted by a small number of individuals over the past few decades. Unfortunately, records of its earliest usage and association with notable figures are scarce.
One of the earliest known instances of the name Breslyn can be traced back to the late 20th century. Breslyn Slaughter, born in 1978, was a professional basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for several teams, including the Detroit Shock and the Seattle Storm.
Another individual bearing the name Breslyn is Breslyn Lewis, an American singer and songwriter born in 1992. While her music career is still in its early stages, she has released several singles and garnered a modest following, particularly in the contemporary R&B genre.
In the realm of literature, there is a character named Breslyn in the novel "The Mermaid's Sister" by Carrie Anne Noble, published in 2015. The book explores themes of family, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.
Beyond these limited examples, the name Breslyn remains relatively uncommon, with few other notable individuals or historical figures associated with it. Its unique sound and lack of clear linguistic roots contribute to its rarity and absence from ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records.
As a modern coinage, the name Breslyn has yet to establish a substantial legacy or tradition, leaving its future trajectory and potential for broader adoption uncertain. Its scarcity in historical records, however, does not diminish its potential to resonate with individuals seeking a distinctive and unconventional name choice.
People
Breslyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breslyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Breslyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breslyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 258 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breslyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,328,505 US residents.
Is Breslyn a common name?
We classify Breslyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 260 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breslyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Breslyn was 2014, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breslyn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Breslyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Breslyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breslyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Breslyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Breslyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Breslyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Breslyn?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Breslyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.