Unisex nameCurrently #1,984 in the USFalling
Brighton
//ˈbɹaɪtən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20158 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Brighton'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.
Brighton's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Brighton |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 52 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 70 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 62 |
| 2001 | 66 |
| 2002 | 71 |
| 2003 | 94 |
| 2004 | 118 |
| 2005 | 158 |
| 2006 | 158 |
| 2007 | 175 |
| 2008 | 175 |
| 2009 | 196 |
| 2010 | 182 |
| 2011 | 212 |
| 2012 | 233 |
| 2013 | 242 |
| 2014 | 251 |
| 2015 | 255 |
| 2016 | 226 |
| 2017 | 236 |
| 2018 | 249 |
| 2019 | 231 |
| 2020 | 225 |
| 2021 | 234 |
| 2022 | 204 |
| 2023 | 169 |
| 2024 | 166 |
Brighton through the decades
- Brighton peaked in 2015, when 255 babies were named Brighton in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Brighton has risen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Brighton currently ranks #1,984 in the US and is cooling off.