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Summary

Brighton is an Old English name meaning 'bright town', derived from the words for 'bridge' and 'settlement'. It evolved through several historical forms and became popular as a resort in the 18th century. The name reflects traits of vibrancy and community, with no biblical relevance.

The name Brighton is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brighton has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Brighton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5179th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1569th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1505th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9980th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3507th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1874th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brighton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.