Brigham
Meaningvillage by the bridge · English
- US rank
- #1,886
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,257 in 2011
83 babies were named Brigham in the US in 2025. It has dropped 207 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Brigham you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,576 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brigham, 83 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brigham would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrigham first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #1,257.
- TrendBrigham has slipped 207 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,886. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBrigham is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #441, followed by Missouri (#709) and Minnesota (#807). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn English, Brigham means “village by the bridge”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Brigham
Brigham is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “village by the bridge”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ham”. US birth records list Brigham for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 68 of those 110 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #1,257 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,886, with 83 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1960s | 4.2 | 236,407 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 88,574 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 73,855 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 52,743 boys |
| 2000s | 43 | 23,121 boys |
| 2010s | 61 | 16,450 boys |
| 2020s | 45 | 22,140 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Brigham
What does the name Brigham mean?
Brigham means “village by the bridge” in English.
What is the origin of the name Brigham?
Brigham has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brigham a boy or girl name?
Brigham is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brigham?
Brigham ranked #1,886 for US boys in 2025, given to 83 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#1,257).