Bright town or settlement
A modern English surname-style name derived from Old English elements meaning 'bright' or 'shining' and 'tun', referring to a settlement or enclosure. It is often considered a creative variant of the name Brighton, a famous seaside resort city in England.
Less common today
Breighton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,301 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for The Walking Dead
