Brigham
How to say it: BRIG-um · /ˈbrɪɡəm/
From Old English place-name meaning 'bridge homestead' - known through leader Brigham Young.
Brigham was the 1,536th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 83 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 17% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,807 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,536 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 83 |
| Share of births | 1 in 39,943 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −17% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,807 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Brigham peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brigham is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Brigham
- Brigham Young (1801–1877)American religious leader, second president of the LDS Church, and governor of Utah Territory
- Brigham Henry Roberts (1857–1933)American Mormon; denied a seat as a member of United States Congress because of religion
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