How old is someone named Brighton?
The average Brighton is 14 years old.
Half of all living Brightons are between 7 and 19.
When was Brighton popular?
Brighton has been rising for years and peaked in 2015, so most Brightons are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 48 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 371 | 360 |
| 2000s | 1,273 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 2,317 | 2,300 |
| 2020s | 1,152 | 1,100 |
How many Brightons are still alive?
About 5,100 Brightons are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 5,200 babies named Brighton since 1983.
Nearly every Brighton ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Brighton?
More than half of living Brightons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 40%
- Gen Alpha 55%
Is Brighton an old name?
No. Brighton is one of the youngest names around: younger than 86 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Brighton will be 29 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Brighton a boy or girl name?
Both. 42% of living Brightons are women and 58% are men.
The women average 12 and the men 14.
Names the same age as Brighton
NAME TWIN
Brighton's name twin is Averi. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Averi's age curve is the closest match to Brighton's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Brighton
How old is the average Brighton?
The average Brighton in the US is 14 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Brighton?
About 5,100 Brightons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,200 babies given the name since 1983.
When was the name Brighton most popular?
In 2015, when about 260 baby boys were named Brighton.
Is Brighton a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 55% of living Brightons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Brighton a boy or girl name?
Both. 42% of living Brightons are women and 58% are men. The women average 12 and the men 14.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this