Transferred from the English place name Brighton, a coastal city in East Sussex, England. Most scholars derive the place name from the Old English personal name Beorthelm plus tūn, meaning 'homestead', so 'Beorthelm's homestead'. It is often read popularly as 'bright town'.
Vibe
warmplayful
How it ages.
A cheerful place name with a fresh, sunny feel; still uncommon, so it stands out without being hard to say.
The cultural moment.
Rare: ranked #1872 for boys and #2517 for girls in the United States in 2025.