Declining since 1989, #2,117 for girls today.
Popularity of Bridgette since 1943
Babies named Bridgette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 782 |
| 1960s | 4,962 |
| 1970s | 4,817 |
| 1980s | 4,902 |
| 1990s | 4,288 |
| 2000s | 2,162 |
| 2010s | 1,461 |
| 2020s | 478 |
Meaning & origin
Bridgette first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1943, a French-influenced spelling of the classic Irish name Bridget. Its popularity peaked in 1973, during a broader era of interest in Irish and Celtic names, but has been declining since 1989. By 2025, it ranked 2117th with a frequency of 1 in 18,264 births. Geographically, the name has seen higher usage in Maryland, Ohio, and Texas. While less common today, Bridgette retains a traditional appeal, echoing the legacy of Saint Brigid and the ancient goddess Brighid, making it a meaningful choice for families with Irish heritage or a love for vintage names.
Bridgette is a French-influenced spelling variant of Bridget, which derives from the Gaelic name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one.' Brighid was the name of an Irish goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft, later adopted by early Christians as Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints. The name has been used in various forms across Europe since the Middle Ages.
Where Bridgette 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bridgie, Bree, Etta
Sibling names for Bridgette
Names that share Bridgette's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Bridgette
Names whose popularity has moved with Bridgette's over the last 50 years.
