Brigham
Every Brigham since 1916 — 3,371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brigham
Brigham is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,888 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 3,371 American babies have been named Brigham. Its peak came in 2011, when 137 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brigham stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brigham year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | #1,888 |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,193 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,152 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,273 |
| 2021 | 95 | #1,710 |
| 2020 | 94 | #1,680 |
| 2019 | 96 | #1,670 |
| 2018 | 105 | #1,584 |
| 2017 | 110 | #1,511 |
| 2016 | 120 | #1,443 |
| 2015 | 101 | #1,590 |
| 2014 | 111 | #1,467 |
| 2013 | 130 | #1,321 |
| 2012 | 130 | #1,315 |
| 2011 | 137 | #1,257 |
| 2010 | 104 | #1,544 |
| 2009 | 95 | #1,655 |
| 2008 | 98 | #1,603 |
| 2007 | 97 | #1,608 |
| 2006 | 92 | #1,584 |
| 2005 | 80 | #1,676 |
| 2004 | 83 | #1,582 |
| 2003 | 71 | #1,720 |
| 2002 | 87 | #1,460 |
| 2001 | 88 | #1,416 |
| 2000 | 73 | #1,614 |
| 1995 | 34 | #2,300 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,067 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,434 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,734 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,214 |
| 1970 | 11 | #2,913 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,273 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,122 |
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Famous people named Brigham
- Brigham Young Religious figure · 1801–1877
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brigham in 2025?
Brigham ranked #1,888 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brigham?
3,371 babies have been named Brigham in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brigham most popular?
Brigham peaked in 2011, when 137 newborns received the name.
Is Brigham a boy or girl name?
Brigham is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brigham rising or falling?
Brigham is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Brigham?
Well-known people named Brigham include Brigham Young (religious figure).