Brighton Name Popularity and Statistics
Brighton is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Brighton?
Brighton is spelled B-R-I-G-H-T-O-N. The name has 8 letters.
Brighton Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,514
Recorded Births70
Rank#1,867
Recorded Births84
- Girls usage fell 364 places to #2,514 and recorded 18 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 118 places to #1,867 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Brighton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 70 | #2,514 |
| 2025 | Boys | 84 | #1,867 |
| 2024 | Girls | 88 | #2,150 |
| 2024 | Boys | 78 | #1,985 |
| 2023 | Girls | 85 | #2,210 |
| 2023 | Boys | 84 | #1,875 |
| 2022 | Girls | 100 | #1,961 |
| 2022 | Boys | 104 | #1,652 |
| 2021 | Girls | 109 | #1,841 |
| 2021 | Boys | 125 | #1,442 |
| 2020 | Girls | 130 | #1,608 |
| 2020 | Boys | 95 | #1,673 |
| 2019 | Girls | 123 | #1,700 |
| 2019 | Boys | 108 | #1,548 |
| 2018 | Girls | 131 | #1,623 |
| 2018 | Boys | 118 | #1,465 |
| 2017 | Girls | 142 | #1,545 |
| 2017 | Boys | 94 | #1,681 |
| 2016 | Girls | 101 | #1,972 |
| 2016 | Boys | 125 | #1,399 |
| 2015 | Girls | 103 | #1,950 |
| 2015 | Boys | 152 | #1,210 |
| 2014 | Girls | 98 | #2,010 |
| 2014 | Boys | 153 | #1,201 |
When Was Brighton Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Boys
157 recorded births
National rank #1,161
2014 · Boys
153 recorded births
National rank #1,201
2015 · Boys
152 recorded births
National rank #1,210
2013 · Boys
147 recorded births
National rank #1,216
Where Brighton Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #605 | 6 |
| TX | #1,902 | 11 |
| CA | #2,487 | 7 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #515 | 8 |
| KS | #590 | 5 |
| FL | #1,831 | 5 |
| TX | #2,080 | 7 |