FIRST NAME
Brighten
Brighten is the 21,254th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 126 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 109 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #21,254 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
126
living · #21,254
BABIES NAMED BRIGHTEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 2003–2024
20247
As a male name, Brighten peaked in 2010, when 15 babies were named Brighten (the #5776 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #34,014 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
109
living · #34,014
BABIES NAMED BRIGHTEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 2000–2024
20246
As a female name, Brighten peaked in 2017, when 11 babies were named Brighten (the #9436 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)