Brighton
boy name#1867 in 2025Brighton entered the US charts in 1983, peaked at #1161 in 2012, ranks #1867 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1983–2025
#1867
rank today
#1161
peak (2012)
84
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5798 |
| 1990s | #3902 |
| 2000s | #1790 |
| 2010s | #1352 |
| 2020s | #1749 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Brighton has been most popular in UT, TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Brighton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brighton alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
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 #1867 among US boy names in 2025, with 84 babies given the name.
- When was the name Brighton most popular?
- Brighton peaked in 2012, reaching #1161 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brighton with classmates?
- Brighton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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