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Brinkley

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Pronounced BRINK-lee /ˈbrɪŋk.li/High

Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'Brynca's meadow' or 'the meadow at the edge/brink'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sleek and preppy: Brinkley is the English 'Brynca's meadow'. Crisp, modern, and warm — used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'Brynca's meadow' or 'the meadow at the edge/brink'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5030 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319852024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brinkley comes from an English place-name and surname — Old English, 'Brynca's meadow' or 'the meadow at the edge/brink' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, preppy surname-name (anchor David Brinkley), used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Brynca's-meadow at the (likely) root, and preppy.

Did you know? Brinkley means 'Brynca's meadow' or 'the meadow at the edge/brink' (Old English) — a crisp, preppy surname-name (news anchor David Brinkley), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 60%
Surname references — Brinkley — routes layered

Variations

BrinkleighBrinklee

Nicknames

Brink

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brinkley mean?

Brinkley is English for 'Brynca's meadow' or 'the meadow at the edge'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Brinkley?

It's said BRINK-lee /ˈbrɪŋk.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brinkley a boy or girl name?

Brinkley is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Brinkley?

Brinkley is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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