Bryton
Bryton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bright town, or a modern phonetic variant of Brighton.
Origin and history
Bryton is a modern English masculine name, often considered a spelling variant of Brighton or a blend of names like Bryan and Peyton. Historically linked to the English place name meaning 'bright town', it gained usage in the late 20th century in the United States. It remains a relatively rare but steady choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,021 babies in the United States have been named Bryton since 1880. It ranks #2347 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1712.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.5 %)
- UT (16.7 %)
- CA (10.3 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- MI (4.7 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 809 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,115 |
| 2010-2019 | 865 |
| 2020-2029 | 215 |
Famous people named Bryton
- Bryton James: actor, singer
Nicknames
Bry
Fun facts
- The name originally derives from Brighton, a famous coastal city in Sussex, England.
- The spelling with a 'y' reflects a popular U.S. trend in late 20th-century name styling.