Unisex nameCurrently #10,024 in the USFalling
Brighten
//ˈbɹaɪtən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20108 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Brighten's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Brighten's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Brighten |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 13 |
Brighten through the decades
- Brighten peaked in 2010, when 22 babies were named Brighten in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Brighten has risen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Brighten currently ranks #10,024 in the US and is cooling off.