US Popularity:9155
Origin:British
Meaning:Bright; Dazzling; Luminous
If you want a gender-neutral name that shines from the rest and represents how you feel about your little one, we have a name that you can consider. The British name Bright means exactly what it says on the tin and is a “dazzling” choice for your little one. It derives from the element beorht meaning “luminous,” and is a shortened version of Brighton, a wonderful option for your clever baby. This unique name will hopefully highlight baby's intelligence and sunny disposition. Also, a name like Bright will surely put a smile on people's faces every time they hear it.

How Popular Is The Name Bright?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Bright is currently #3908 on The Bump
Boy:Bright is currently #2179 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Bright is currently #2619 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Bright is currently #9155 in U.S. births
Boy:Bright is currently #4348 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
+ 12462
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Name Doctor, Brighton

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 96

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