Brynn

/ˈbɹɪn/

Brynn is a feminine variant of the Welsh name Bryn, meaning “hill” or “mound.” The double-N spelling distinguishes the feminine form from the traditionally masculine original.

US Rank 2024
No. 384
Births
817

Actress Brynn Thayer brought early attention to this spelling when she appeared on the soap opera One Life to Live beginning in 1978.

Brynn ranked No. 384 in 2024 with 817 births. It peaked at No. 189 in 2012 with 1,656 births, then gradually settled back.

What the name Brynn means

The name belongs to a broader group of short, strong girl’s names like Quinn, Wren, and Blair that gained popularity in the 2000s and 2010s.

One syllable - BRIN - is brisk and confident. The name packs a lot of personality into four letters and pairs easily with longer surnames.

Parents appreciate Brynn for its Celtic roots and modern minimalism. It offers Welsh heritage in a streamlined, contemporary form.

US popularity over time

Numerology and symbolism

Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.

B(2) + R(9) + Y(7) + N(5) + N(5) = 28 = 1
Destiny number
1
Leadership
Sum of all letters, reduced to a single digit
Soul urge
0
Idealism
Sum of vowels only - reveals inner desires
Expression
1
Confidence
Sum of consonants - how others perceive you
Letters 5
Vowels / consonants 0 / 5
Birthstone Ruby
Lucky color Red

Famous people named Brynn

Brynn Rumfallo (b. 2003) Actor and performer (born 2003)
Brynn Rumfallo (b. 2003) Actor and performer (born 2003)
Brynn Rumfallo (b. 2003) Actor and performer (born 2003)
Brynn King (b. 2000) Professional athlete (born 2000)
Brynn King (b. 2000) Professional athlete (born 2000)
Brynn King (b. 2000) Professional athlete (born 2000)
Brynn Elliott (b. 1994) Musician and recording artist (born 1994)
Brynn Elliott (b. 1994) Musician and recording artist (born 1994)
Brynn Elliott (b. 1994) Musician and recording artist (born 1994)

Brynn - similar names

Reese
enthusiasm
Gwendolyn
white ring, fair bow
Gracelyn
grace and beauty
Meredith
great lord
Jennifer
white, smooth, fair
Winnie
fair, gentle, blessed friend
Nia
radiance, purpose
Lakelynn
lake and lynn combined
Jenna
fair, smooth
Kendra
knowing, wise
Gwen
white, fair, blessed
Megan
pearl

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Researched by MyGall Research · Updated April 15, 2026
Girl Welsh 1 syllable hill

Where it ranks highest

VT No. 90 WY No. 100 ND No. 112 HI No. 125 ME No. 128 RI No. 136 AK No. 156 MN No. 158 MT No. 158 MA No. 159 DE No. 163 CT No. 166 PA No. 190 SD No. 203 WI No. 230 NH No. 231 IL No. 237 NJ No. 269 WV No. 269 NV No. 270 NM No. 277 SC No. 292 OH No. 303 ID No. 308 MD No. 308 IA No. 317 IN No. 324 NE No. 325 MI No. 329 CO No. 332 OR No. 334 KS No. 353 AZ No. 366 OK No. 393 LA No. 422 WA No. 424 NY No. 433 UT No. 452 MS No. 479 CA No. 527 MO No. 535 VA No. 551 AR No. 580 TX No. 643 GA No. 676 KY No. 677 NC No. 699 FL No. 704 TN No. 731 AL No. 854

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