Brighton
2 countries#1867 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Brighton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,161 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #1867 · peaked in 2015 with 255 births
Most common in: Utah, Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
33 births recorded 1997–2018 · peaked in 2001 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Brighton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1350 | — |
| 2007 | #1387 | ↓37 |
| 2008 | #1343 | ↑44 |
| 2009 | #1377 | ↓34 |
| 2010 | #1390 | ↓13 |
| 2011 | #1250 | ↑140 |
| 2012 | #1161 | ↑89 |
| 2013 | #1216 | ↓55 |
| 2014 | #1201 | ↑15 |
| 2015 | #1210 | ↓9 |
| 2016 | #1399 | ↓189 |
| 2017 | #1681 | ↓282 |
| 2018 | #1465 | ↑216 |
| 2019 | #1548 | ↓83 |
| 2020 | #1673 | ↓125 |
| 2021 | #1442 | ↑231 |
| 2022 | #1652 | ↓210 |
| 2023 | #1875 | ↓223 |
| 2024 | #1985 | ↓110 |
| 2025 | #1867 | ↑118 |
Frequently asked questions about Brighton
Is Brighton a popular name?
Yes — Brighton currently ranks #1867 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Brighton more common for boys or girls?
Brighton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Brighton most popular?
Brighton peaked in 2015 in United States, with 255 recorded births that year.
Is Brighton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Brighton’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5484 in 1983 to #1867 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Brighton?
At least 5,194 babies have been recorded with the name Brighton across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Brighton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Brighton appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Brighton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Brighton include Armon, Ashtyn, Bryar, Coby.
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Ranked directly next to Brighton in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.