Total births
320
Boys' name · since 1997
Breylon
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 320 babies named Breylon, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 320
- total births
- 1997–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
320 boys have been named Breylon since 1997, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Breylon has been recorded 320 times among boys since 1997, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2023.
- 320 total births
- 1997–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
320 boys have been named Breylon since 1997, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 320
- total births
- 1997–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Breylon was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
36 babies were named Breylon in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Breylon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Breylon splits its recorded history at 2013: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Breylon at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Breylon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2023
- Peak year (2009)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Breylon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Breylon's strongest decade.
163 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Breylon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
121 births
- 2010s
2010s
163 births
- 2020s 31
2020s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 163 births (51% of all-time use).
Breylon by state
Where Breylon concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 18 | 5.6% |
Texas share of Breylon's total US births 5.6%
18 of 320 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Breylon? ▼
320 babies have been named Breylon since 1997. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2009 with 36 births.
When was Breylon most popular? ▼
Breylon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 163 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Breylon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Breylon are Texas (18 births).
How long has the name Breylon been used? ▼
Breylon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 27 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Breylon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brett, Brent, Brendan, Brennan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Breylon's data
- Breylon's decade-level peak was the 2010s (163 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Breylons (18 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 Breylon
Nearby Names Like Breylon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Breylon
Brett Boy
#1059 159,109 births
Brent Boy
#1653 139,799 births
Brendan Boy
#1010 91,816 births
Brennan Boy
#1058 33,258 births
Bret Boy
#4734 29,819 births
Compare Breylon side by side: Breylon vs Brett Breylon vs Brent Breylon vs Brendan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1997–2023 (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. "Breylon: Baby Name Since 1997 - 320 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/breylon. 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 Breylon 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 July 2026.