Brimley
Meaning
"thornbush clearing"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #25,496
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bri, Brim, Lee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"thornbush clearing"
Origin: Old English
"lover, sweetheart"
Origin: Irish leannán
Lennen is more popular, ranked #25325 vs #25496 for Brimley.
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Lennen is more popular, ranked #25325 compared to Brimley at #25496 in the United States.
Brimley means "thornbush clearing" (Old English origin). Lennen means "lover, sweetheart" (Irish leannán origin).
Brimley is primarily a girl name. Lennen is primarily a girl name.