Brinley is a modern American given name taken from the English surname Brinley or Brindley, which comes from a place name meaning "burnt clearing" or "burnt meadow". It fits the popular -ley family of girls' names, between Brynlee and Paisley, and is often spelled Brynley or Brinlee as well. Brinley entered the US top 1000 in 2009, peaked at number 328 in 2017 and has eased to number 608 in 2025.