Brighten
boy nameBrighten entered the US charts in 2003, peaked at #5741 in 2010, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2003–2025
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rank today
#5741
peak (2010)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #10741 |
| 2010s | #7951 |
| 2020s | #9552 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Brighten are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brighten is a kid of about 10 — 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 boy names.
- When was the name Brighten most popular?
- Brighten peaked in 2010, reaching #5741 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brighten with classmates?
- Brighten will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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