Declining since 1994, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Brigitta since 1944
Babies named Brigitta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 123 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Brigitta is a Latinate variant of Brigitte, itself derived from the ancient Irish name Brighid. It peaked in U.S. popularity in 1967 at rank 1,113, but has since declined, falling sharply after 1994. Today it ranks 11,932, with approximately 1 in 229,610 newborn girls receiving the name in 2025. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1944, and its trajectory shows a consistent downward trend, making it an increasingly uncommon choice. Though not tied to any single state, Brigitta carries a strong European heritage, especially in German, Swedish, and Hungarian contexts.
Brigitta is a Latinate form of the Gaelic Brighid, derived from the Old Irish briganti, meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'. The name was borne by Saint Brigid of Kildare, a fifth-century Irish patron saint, and became widespread in Scandinavia and Central Europe through saint veneration. In Hungary and Germany, it often appears as a variant of Brigitte.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Briggi, Gitta, Bri
Sibling names for Brigitta
Names that share Brigitta's style, for a brother or sister.
