Brayleigh Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Brayleigh is a modern English name that combines elements from Bray and Leigh, meaning 'broad meadow'. Its journey through language includes Old English origins, evolving into a contemporary name that reflects a growing trend for unique names. It does not have biblical relevance and has gained popularity in recent decades.
The name Brayleigh is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brayleigh has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Brayleigh' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4048th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1460th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brayleigh' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brayleigh"
Pronunciation
/ˈbreɪli/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Brayleigh is a contemporary name that is a blend of the names Bray and Leigh. Bray likely derives from a surname meaning 'broad' or 'wide' in Old English, while Leigh comes from a word meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'.
Meaning
broad meadow
Language Evolution
Old English: Bræge, Middle English: Bray, Modern English: Brayleigh
Historical Usage
Brayleigh began to gain popularity in the late 20th century as part of the trend of creating unique and feminine variations of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Braylee, Brayleegh, Brayley
Modern Popularity & Image
Brayleigh is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brayleigh"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Brayleigh"
"Brayleigh" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4048th of 35406 | 550 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1460th of 30306 | 1,832 |
Regional Popularity of "Brayleigh" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Brayleigh" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.96% 2335th/4582 |
- |
36.41% 2663rd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
36.87% 1469th/3984 |
70.69% 3172nd/4487 |
15.39% 1050th/6822 |
74.49% 4675th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brayleigh"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brayleigh" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.