Brigham

Brigham is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 66 boys in the United States.

Brigham at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Brigham

Brigham belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Brigham first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1257 in 2011, and in 2024 66 babies received the name — 3,288 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brigham in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#1257 in 2011
Peak year
2011
Babies named Brigham in 2024
66
Total since 1880
3,288

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brigham mean?

The meaning of Brigham is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Brigham a boy or girl name?

Brigham is a boy name. In 2024, 66 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brigham?

Brigham comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brigham?

Brigham first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #1257 in 2011, and 66 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].