Holding steady.
Popularity of Brigida since 1911
Babies named Brigida per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1975, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Brigida's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 108 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 107 |
| 1970s | 118 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brigida is a rare Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the ancient Irish name Brigid, meaning 'exalted one.' It was first recorded in the United States in 1911, its peak year, with a rank of 1735 and fewer than 10 births. Since then, the name has remained off the charts, showing a stable trajectory with no resurgence. Despite its strong cultural heritage tied to Saint Brigid, Brigida has never been widely adopted in the U.S., reflecting a preference for the anglicized Bridget or Brigid. The name's unfamiliarity outside of Italian- and Spanish-speaking communities may account for its low usage.
Brigida is a variant of Brigid, from the Old Irish name Brigit, meaning 'exalted one.' The name is linked to the Celtic goddess Brigid, associated with poetry, healing, and smithcraft, later adopted by early Christian saints. Its Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese forms have been in use since the Middle Ages, often linked to Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bri, Brida, Gida
Sibling names for Brigida
Names that share Brigida's style, for a brother or sister.
