Total births
664
Girls' name · since 1971
Brandilyn
Brandilyn has 664 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 664
- total births
- 1971–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Brandilyn is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 664 have been recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Brandilyn has been recorded 664 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2012.
- 664 total births
- 1971–2012 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
664 girls have been named Brandilyn since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2012.
- 664
- total births
- 1971–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Brandilyn was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
38 babies were named Brandilyn in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Brandilyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brandilyn's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brandilyn at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Brandilyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2012
- Peak year (1979)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Brandilyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Brandilyn's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Brandilyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
168 births
- 1980s
1980s
262 births
- 1990s
1990s
174 births
- 2000s 41
2000s
41 births
- 2010s 19
2010s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 262 births (39% of all-time use).
How Brandilyn 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 Brandilyn's total volume
Brandilyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Brandilyn by state
Where Brandilyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 15 | 2.3% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Brandilyn's total US births 2.3%
Even split
15 of 664 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brandilyn? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 664 babies named Brandilyn. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 38 births.
When was Brandilyn most popular? ▼
Brandilyn was most popular in the 1980s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Brandilyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brandilyn are Texas (15 births), California (11 births).
How long has the name Brandilyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Brandilyn since 1971 -- 42 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Brandilyn? ▼
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 Brandilyn's data
- Brandilyn's decade-level peak was the 1980s (262 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Brandilyns (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Brandilyn
Nearby Names Like Brandilyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brandilyn
Brandy Girl
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Brandi Girl
#4318 101,906 births
Brandie Girl
#12356 15,839 births
Braelyn Girl
#1074 10,972 births
Braelynn Girl
#810 9,829 births
Compare Brandilyn side by side: Brandilyn vs Brandy Brandilyn vs Brandi Brandilyn 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, 1971–2012 (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. "Brandilyn: Baby Name Since 1971 - 664 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brandilyn. 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 Brandilyn 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.