Brighton
Every Brighton since 1983 — 5,161 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brighton
Brighton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,872 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 5,161 American babies have been named Brighton — about 58% boys and 42% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 255 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 Brighton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brighton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | #2,517 | 84 | #1,872 |
| 2024 | 88 | #2,157 | 78 | #1,986 |
| 2023 | 85 | #2,215 | 84 | #1,877 |
| 2022 | 100 | #1,963 | 104 | #1,654 |
| 2021 | 109 | #1,842 | 125 | #1,442 |
| 2020 | 130 | #1,609 | 95 | #1,674 |
| 2019 | 123 | #1,702 | 108 | #1,550 |
| 2018 | 131 | #1,624 | 118 | #1,468 |
| 2017 | 142 | #1,545 | 94 | #1,683 |
| 2016 | 101 | #1,974 | 125 | #1,401 |
| 2015 | 103 | #1,951 | 152 | #1,210 |
| 2014 | 98 | #2,010 | 153 | #1,203 |
| 2013 | 95 | #2,036 | 147 | #1,221 |
| 2012 | 76 | #2,429 | 157 | #1,163 |
| 2011 | 74 | #2,457 | 138 | #1,252 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,812 | 120 | #1,391 |
| 2009 | 72 | #2,572 | 124 | #1,378 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,484 | 128 | #1,344 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3,060 | 118 | #1,387 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,939 | 120 | #1,352 |
| 2005 | 45 | #3,374 | 113 | #1,334 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,408 | 87 | #1,531 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,438 | 65 | #1,818 |
| 2002 | 32 | #3,993 | 39 | #2,511 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,337 | 38 | #2,526 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,199 | 33 | #2,746 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,364 | 29 | #2,562 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,363 | 5 | #8,271 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brighton in 2025?
Brighton ranked #1,872 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brighton?
5,161 babies have been named Brighton in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brighton most popular?
Brighton peaked in 2015, when 255 newborns received the name.
Is Brighton a boy or girl name?
Brighton is used for both: about 42% of babies named Brighton have been girls and 58% boys.
Is the name Brighton rising or falling?
Brighton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.