Brighton
How to say it: BRY-tun · /ˈbraɪtən/
English place name (Sussex city) meaning 'Beorhthelm's settlement' in Old English. Used as a given name in the US.
Brighton was the 1,528th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 154 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 39% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,761 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,528 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 154 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,528 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −39% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,761 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of the last forty years, Brighton reached its height in the 2010s. Still close to that peak, it may slip a bit from here.
What goes with it
Sharp and sturdy with crisp consonants, Brighton feels like a place name. Easton is a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brighton is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Brighton
- Brighton Sharbino (born 2002)American actress
- Brighton Labeau (born 1996)Martiniquais footballer
- Brighton Watambwa (born 1977)Zimbabwean cricketer
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