Brighton
girl name#2514 in 2025Brighton entered the US charts in 1986, peaked at #1545 in 2017, ranks #2514 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1986–2025
#2514
rank today
#1545
peak (2017)
70
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #9580 |
| 1990s | #8114 |
| 2000s | #3767 |
| 2010s | #2052 |
| 2020s | #2047 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Brighton has been most popular in TX, UT, CA.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Brighton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brighton is a kid of about 9 — 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 Brighton in 2025?
- Brighton ranks #2514 among US girl names in 2025, with 70 babies given the name.
- When was the name Brighton most popular?
- Brighton peaked in 2017, reaching #1545 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Brighton with classmates?
- Brighton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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