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Bright
OriginEnglish word name
Meaning"bright"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#12136
2025 SSA
US rank · boys#4884
2025 SSA
About Bright
Bright is a rare yet intriguing word name used for a female character in Ann Patchett's novel The Dutch House.
Bright for boys#4884 US
Rare word name that works for either gender.
Pronounced BRYT.
As of October 2026, Bright ranked #12136 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #10427 in 2021.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,719 | 20 | 10.4 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,119 | 25 | 13.5 |
| 2018 | #4,494 | 22 | 12.1 |
| 2019 | #4,241 | 24 | 13.4 |
| 2020 | #4,158 | 24 | 13.9 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,361 | 24 | 14 |
| 2024 | #3,987 | 27 | 15.7 |
| 2025 | #4,884 | 20 | 11.7 |
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