Rising since 1990, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Berit since 1958
Babies named Berit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 103 |
| 2000s | 181 |
| 2010s | 122 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Berit is a Scandinavian short form of Birgitta, which itself derives from the Irish Brighid, meaning 'bright' or 'glorious'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1958, and its usage has been modest but rising since 1990. Currently ranking 11,932 in 2025, Berit is a rare choice, with a 1-in-229,610 occurrence. Its peak year to date was 2006, reflecting a slight uptick in interest in Nordic names during that period. Though it has not reached widespread popularity, Berit carries a strong cultural heritage tied to Saint Bridget of Sweden, a 14th-century mystic. With no top states yet recorded, Berit remains a distinctive and underused name across the country.
Berit is a Scandinavian short form of Birgitta, the Swedish and Norwegian form of Bridget. Bridget derives from the Irish Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'bright one'. The name has been used in Scandinavia since the Middle Ages, often associated with Saint Bridget of Sweden, a 14th-century mystic and patron saint of Europe.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Beri, Bitte, Bitta
Variants: Berita, Biret, Birita
Sibling names for Berit
Names that share Berit's style, for a brother or sister.
