Brighten
girl nameBrighten entered the US charts in 2000, peaked at #9341 in 2017, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2000–2025
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rank today
#9341
peak (2017)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #14297 |
| 2010s | #13968 |
| 2020s | #14079 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Brighten are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Brighten is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brighten in 2025?
- Brighten is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Brighten most popular?
- Brighten peaked in 2017, reaching #9341 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Brighten with classmates?
- Brighten will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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