Total births
581
Girls' name · since 1969
Brandalyn
Brandalyn has 581 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1982 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 581
- total births
- 1969–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
581 girls have been named Brandalyn since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Brandalyn recorded 581 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2018.
- 581 total births
- 1969–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
581 girls have been named Brandalyn since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 581
- total births
- 1969–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Brandalyn was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
28 babies were named Brandalyn in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Brandalyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brandalyn's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brandalyn at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Brandalyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2018
- Peak year (1982)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Brandalyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Brandalyn's strongest decade.
202 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Brandalyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
153 births
- 1980s
1980s
202 births
- 1990s
1990s
112 births
- 2000s 71
2000s
71 births
- 2010s 37
2010s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 202 births (35% of all-time use).
How Brandalyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Brandalyn's total volume
Brandalyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Brandalyn by state
Where Brandalyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Brandalyn's total US births 4.0%
Even split
23 of 581 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brandalyn? ▼
581 babies have been named Brandalyn since 1969. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1982 with 28 births.
When was Brandalyn most popular? ▼
Brandalyn was most popular in the 1980s decade with 202 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Brandalyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brandalyn are California (23 births), Texas (12 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Brandalyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Brandalyn since 1969 -- 50 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Brandalyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandy, Brandi, Brandie, Braelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Brandalyn's data
- Brandalyn's decade-level peak was the 1980s (202 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Brandalyns (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Brandalyn
Nearby Names Like Brandalyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brandalyn
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Brandi Girl
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Brandie Girl
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Braelyn Girl
#1074 10,972 births
Braelynn Girl
#810 9,829 births
Compare Brandalyn side by side: Brandalyn vs Brandy Brandalyn vs Brandi Brandalyn vs Brandie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Brandalyn: Baby Name Since 1969 - 581 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brandalyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Brandalyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.