Holding steady.
Popularity of Briggette since 1959
Babies named Briggette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Briggette is a modern respelling of the classic Irish name Bridget. First recorded in the United States in 1959, it saw its highest usage in 1965 but has never cracked the top 1,000 names. Its trajectory has remained stable, reflecting occasional but not abundant use. The name is almost entirely feminine, continuing the tradition of its earlier forms. While not associated with any particular states, it likely follows the distribution of similar Irish-derived names in areas with strong Irish-American communities. As a variant spelling, Briggette offers a distinctive twist on a traditional name.
Briggette is a modern English respelling of Bridget, which itself derives from the Irish Brighid, the name of a Celtic goddess associated with poetry, healing, and smithcraft. The name has been used in Ireland since the Middle Ages and in English-speaking countries more widely from the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bri, Brig, Ettie
Sibling names for Briggette
Names that share Briggette's style, for a brother or sister.
