Declining since 1985, #724 for girls today.
Popularity of Bridget since 1880
Babies named Bridget per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 349 |
| 1890s | 354 |
| 1900s | 326 |
| 1910s | 668 |
| 1920s | 715 |
| 1930s | 648 |
| 1940s | 1,113 |
| 1950s | 5,564 |
| 1960s | 14,475 |
| 1970s | 18,870 |
| 1980s | 17,101 |
| 1990s | 14,595 |
| 2000s | 9,861 |
| 2010s | 5,454 |
| 2020s | 2,274 |
Meaning & origin
Bridget is a classic Irish name with deep historical roots. In the United States, it first appeared on record in 1880 and climbed to its peak rank of 1973, when it was most frequently chosen. Since 1985, however, its usage has been steadily falling, reflecting a broader trend away from traditional Irish names. The name has seen especially strong popularity in the states of Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Iowa, where Irish heritage is pronounced. With a current rank of 724 (2025) and a 1-in-4,175 birth frequency, Bridget remains a recognizable but uncommon choice, appealing to families seeking a name with historical weight and a gentle, familiar sound.
Bridget is the anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid, derived from the Old Irish briganti meaning 'exalted' or 'high'. In Irish mythology, Brighid was a goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft, later syncretized with Saint Brigid of Kildare, a 5th-century abbess and patron saint of Ireland. The name has been used in Ireland continuously since medieval times and spread to the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Where Bridget is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Bridget” around the world
Where Bridget lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
20
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bridie, Biddy, Bri
Sibling names for Bridget
Names that share Bridget's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Catherine, Margaret, Colleen, Fiona, Deirdre, Eileen, Erin, Kelli, Maureen, Shana, Shannon, Shauna, Sheena, Sheila, Tara, Cathleen, Catrina, Coleen, Deidra, Deidre, Donetta, Janell, Keeley, Keli, Kellie, Keri, Kerri, Lynette, Maura, Rosaleen, Shannan, Shea, Una, Carra, Ceola, Coreen, Cristin, Diedre, Eilene, Erinn, Erynn, Kathaleen, Kathlene, Kathlyn, Keena, Kelle, Kerin, Kristeen, Lizzette, Lynetta, Mairead, Seana, Shavonne, Sheilah, Shela, Shiela, Shonna, Tresa, Cathlene, Chevonne, Collene, Dawnmarie, Dierdre, Dineen, Duana, Eileene, Eilleen, Eily, Eleen, Flannery, Ileene, Jaynie, Jeneen, Justyne, Katheleen, Kathleene, Kathyleen, Keary, Kelleen, Kerrin, Kolleen, Linnette, Lynett, Mairin, Meegan, Murriel, Roanne, Shanley, Shawnette, Sheana, Sheilla, Shelagh, Trecia, Treena, Aideen, Aylene, Bernardette, Catelin, Cathaleen, Cathlyn, Cathryne, Cola, Donne, Erinne, Eyleen, Eyvette, Karrin, Kathalene, Katherleen, Kathline, Katleen, Kearney, Keeva, Kerilyn, Kerryann, Lennette, Lizzett, Lynnett, Pegeen, Shanah, Shannin, Shena, Briggette, Shavonn, Brendia, Cait, Caleen, Cathlin, Charmagne, Cheila, Chereese, Colleene, Creasie, Cresta, Deidrea, Jenaveve, Katheen, Kathelene, Kathleena, Kerrilyn, Margaruite, Marypat, Meaghen, Noreene, Norinne, Polette, Shevaun, Shevonne, Yuette
Brothers: Patrick, Sean, Declan, Kevin, Brendan, Conor, Craig, Desmond, Donovan, Douglas, Gerard, Kerry, Neal, Pat, Shane, Shaun, Shawn, Collin, Dedrick, Derry, Donell, Donn, Dorsey, Doyle, Eamon, Ean, Garth, Grady, Keegan, Keelan, Keenan, Nigel, Seamus, Shayne, Shon, Brien, Carlin, Cavan, Clancy, Connell, Cormac, Creighton, Donal, Dwane, Edrick, Farrell, Garvin, Glennon, Hagan, Hogan, Kelan, Kevan, Kiernan, Lavaughn, Macklin, Niel, Nyle, Oneal, Oneil, Orie, Rodrick, Shain, Briant, Carney, Channon, Collen, Colman, Con, Curran, Dermot, Donel, Donnel, Donnovan, Doyal, Duaine, Duff, Dugan, Eagan, Farrel, Ferrel, Galvin, Gilmore, Gorman, Kean, Keanan, Kieren, Mannix, Nygel, Ormond, Redmond, Rockne, Rodric, Seann, Shann, Shean, Terrick, Alric, Broderic, Caven, Colan, Conlin, Dolan, Erric, Garvey, Gleason, Johnpatrick, Keefe, Keefer, Keelen, Kerney, Kerrick, Kullen, Leary, Lenon, Neill, Oniel, Paddy, Roarke, Seanpatrick, Desman, Broghan, Bryne, Coady, Collan, Cono, Conroy, Cowan, Coyle, Dorin, Ernan, Finneus, Kermitt, Kiven, Manus, Mccabe, Neilan, Nyal
Names like Bridget
Names whose popularity has moved with Bridget's over the last 50 years.
