Brighton
Brighton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Beorhthelm's town or bright settlement.
Origin and history
Brighton is an English surname and place name referring to the famous seaside city in East Sussex, England. It ultimately derives from Old English elements meaning Beorhthelm's town. In the United States, it is used as a unisex modern name with a bright, place-name charm.
Popularity in the United States
3,013 babies in the United States have been named Brighton since 1880. It ranks #2351 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1372.
States where it is most popular
- UT (19.8 %)
- TX (15.8 %)
- CA (14.6 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- WA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 239 |
| 2000-2010 | 865 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,312 |
| 2020-2029 | 570 |
Nicknames
Bright
Fun facts
- The original Anglo-Saxon name of the city was Beorthelmestun, which evolved into Brighthelmston before becoming Brighton.
- Brighton fits seamlessly alongside other modern English geographic given names like London, Bristol, and Brooklyn.