Homestead near a bridge
Derived from Old English elements 'brycg' (bridge) and 'ham' (homestead or village). It originally served as a topographic surname for families living near a river crossing. In the United States, it is most frequently associated with the history of the American West.
Less common today
Brigham isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,259 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
City in Utah named after the pioneer leader
