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Brinsley

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Pronounced BRINZ-lee /ˈbrɪnz.li/Medium

Meaning: From an English place-name/surname, 'Bryn's meadow/clearing'; used as a modern given name for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bryn's meadow: Brinsley is an English surname-name. Warm and crisp (said 'BRINZ-lee'). Routes layered; used for both.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place-name/surname, 'Bryn's meadow/clearing'; used as a modern given name for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#13492 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819942025

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

Brinsley comes from an English place-name/surname, 'Bryn's meadow/clearing', used as a modern given name for both sexes (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'BRINZ-lee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, for both sexes. Rare, Bryn's-meadow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Brinsley is 'Bryn's meadow/clearing' from an English place-name/surname — used as a modern given name for both sexes — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'BRINZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Brinsley — English surname; unisex; routes layered

Variations

BrinleyBrinsly

Nicknames

Brin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brinsley mean?

Brinsley is an English surname-name, 'Bryn's meadow/clearing'; used for both sexes. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Brinsley?

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

Is Brinsley a boy or girl name?

Brinsley is used for both; here it is listed as a girl's name.

How popular is Brinsley?

Brinsley is a very rare name in the U.S.

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