Bright Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbrite / /braɪt/English; Old English
Meaning
English: bright; Old English: shining, radiant
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bright has roots in Old English, where it was used to describe someone who is radiant or shining. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. In contemporary usage, it is often associated with positive qualities such as intelligence and cheerfulness.
Trend Summary
The name Bright is uncommon as a given name in the U.S. and has not shown significant popularity trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bright was first seen in the United States in 1917. Bright has ranked as high as #1333 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Bright has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 27 |