Brinn

♀ Girl

Pronounced BRIN /ˈbrɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Brynn/Bryn, from the Welsh bryn, 'hill; mound; high place.' A crisp one-syllable nature name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Welsh nature name: Brinn means 'hill' (said 'BRIN'). Short, strong, and modern.

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Origin MediumWelsh

MeaningA spelling of Brynn/Bryn, from the Welsh bryn, 'hill; mound; high place.' A crisp one-syllable nature name.

U.S. rank (2025)#10245 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 605

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Brinn is a spelling of Brynn/Bryn, from Welsh bryn, 'hill; mound.' A short, strong nature name, it reads clean and current - rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'BRIN').

It appears rarely, next to the more common Brynn. Rare, crisp, and strong.

Did you know? Brinn spells Brynn/Bryn, from the Welsh bryn, 'hill; mound; high place' - a crisp one-beat nature name that reads strong and modern (said 'BRIN').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Brinn — Brynn/Bryn variant; Welsh 'hill'

Variations

BrynnBrynBrinne

Nicknames

BriBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brinn mean?

Brinn is a form of Brynn/Bryn, from Welsh bryn, 'hill; mound; high place.'

How do you pronounce Brinn?

It's said BRIN /ˈbrɪn/ - one syllable.

Is Brinn a boy or girl name?

Brinn is used here as a girl's name; Bryn is used for both.

How popular is Brinn?

Brinn is a rare name in the U.S.