Brighton

Brighton is a unisex 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 166 babies in the United States.

Brighton at a glance

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

About the name Brighton

Brighton 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, Brighton first appears in Social Security records in 1983 and has been given to 5,007 babies since 1880, including 166 in 2024.

Brighton in US records

First recorded (US)
1983
Babies named Brighton in 2024
166
Total since 1880
5,007

Brighton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2024
Babies named Brighton in 2024
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brighton mean?

The meaning of Brighton 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 Brighton a boy or girl name?

Brighton is a unisex name. In 2024, 166 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brighton?

Brighton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brighton?

Brighton is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1983 and has been given to 5,007 babies since 1880.

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].