Total births
605
Boys' name · since 1993
Brylon
Brylon has 605 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8607
- among boys today
- 605
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
605 babies have been named Brylon since 1993, making it today's #8607 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Brylon recorded 605 times among boys since 1993, holding rank #8607 nationally today, ahead of 40% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #8607 among boys today
- 605 born since 1993
- 2010s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Brylon is currently the #8607 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 605 born since 1993, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8607
- among boys today
- 605
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Brylon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8607
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Brylon was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
55 babies were named Brylon in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Brylon compares
605 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Brylon's all-time total is 65% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Brylon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 605 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 23 | 22,252 |
Brylon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brylon's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brylon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#8,607
Active since
1993
Brylon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Brylon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Brylon's strongest decade.
337 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Brylon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s
2000s
162 births
- 2010s
2010s
337 births
- 2020s 89
2020s
89 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 337 births (56% of all-time use).
How Brylon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Brylon's total volume
Brylon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Brylon by state
Where Brylon concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 59 | 9.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 33 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 15 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
Louisiana share of Brylon's total US births 9.8%
Even split
59 of 605 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brylon? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 605 babies named Brylon. Today it holds rank #8607 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 55 births.
When was Brylon most popular? ▼
Brylon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 337 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Brylon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brylon are Louisiana (59 births), Texas (33 births), Georgia (15 births).
How long has the name Brylon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Brylon since 1993 -- 33 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Brylon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bryan, Bryce, Bryson, Bryant, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Brylon's data
- Brylon's decade-level peak was the 2010s (337 total births); usage has since declined to 89 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Brylons (59 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Brylon
Nearby Names Like Brylon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brylon
Bryan Boy
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Bryce Boy
#296 124,103 births
Bryson Boy
#147 83,241 births
Bryant Boy
#1177 51,697 births
Bryon Boy
#5671 14,720 births
Compare Brylon side by side: Brylon vs Bryan Brylon vs Bryce Brylon vs Bryson
Related Names
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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, 1993–2025 (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. "Brylon: #8607 Boys' Name - 605 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brylon. 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 Brylon 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.