Brigham Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Brigham originates from Old English, meaning 'bridge homestead'. It has evolved through several historical forms and is associated with strength and leadership. The name gained prominence in the 19th century and is linked to significant figures in American religious history.
The name Brigham is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brigham has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Brigham' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4902nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2343rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2493rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1568th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1678th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Brigham' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brigham"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɪɡəm/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Brigham is derived from Old English elements meaning 'bridge' and 'homestead' or 'village'. It suggests a place near a bridge.
Meaning
bridge homestead
Language Evolution
Brigham (Modern English), Brigham (Middle English), Brigham (Old English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, due to Brigham Young, a prominent leader in the church.
Variants & Derivatives
Brigh, Bri, Bram
Modern Popularity & Image
Brigham is often associated with strength and leadership, particularly in the context of its historical ties to Brigham Young.
Famous People
Brigham Young, Brigham Clark
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brigham"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Brigham"
"Brigham" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4902nd of 7552 | 36 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2343rd of 10718 | 267 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2493rd of 16616 | 403 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1568th of 24088 | 1,414 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1678th of 23106 | 1,158 |
Regional Popularity of "Brigham" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
36.18% 1463rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
31.57% 1994th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.40% 2172nd/4582 |
- |
50.21% 3672nd/7313 |
10.53% 786th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.05% 1516th/3984 |
- |
36.66% 2501st/6822 |
16.20% 1017th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Brigham" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brigham"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brigham" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.