Brimley vs York

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brimley

Girl #25,496 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thornbush clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #25,496
Total SSA Count: 6
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Bri, Brim, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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York

Boy #12,323 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,323
Total SSA Count: 8

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Brimley Rank #25,496

York Rank #12,323

York is more popular, ranked #12323 vs #25496 for Brimley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brimley ___

Brimley Rose
Brimley Jane
Brimley Mae
Brimley Grace
Brimley Quinn
Brimley Claire

York ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brimley

Brinley Finley Hartley Hadley Bromley

If you choose York

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brimley or York more popular?

York is more popular, ranked #12323 compared to Brimley at #25496 in the United States.

What do Brimley and York mean?

Brimley means "thornbush clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Brimley and York boy or girl names?

Brimley is primarily a girl name. York is primarily a boy name.

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