Brighten

Unisex

Brighten has been given to 263 babies in the U.S. since 2000. It peaked in 2010.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

263

Peak year

2010 (22 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2000

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

37% girls / 63% boys

Names one letter away from Brighten — alternate spellings parents actually use.

5,161 babies since 1983

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Brighten.

263 babies since 1990

263 babies since 1995

263 babies since 1995

263 babies since 1999

263 babies since 2001

263 babies since 2006

263 babies since 2008

264 babies since 1918

How popular is the name Brighten?

Brighten has been given to 263 babies in the U.S. since 2000. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Brighten peak?

Brighten peaked in 2010, when 22 babies were given the name.

Is Brighten a girl or boy name?

Brighten is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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