Bridget
English form of the Irish saints' name Brighid, Brigid.
Every Bridget since 1880 — 92,517 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bridget
Bridget is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #724 in 2025 with 385 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 92,517 American babies have been named Bridget. Its peak came in 1973, when 2,770 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bridget stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bridget year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 385 | #724 | — | — |
| 2024 | 398 | #706 | — | — |
| 2023 | 376 | #750 | — | — |
| 2022 | 356 | #793 | — | — |
| 2021 | 396 | #722 | — | — |
| 2020 | 363 | #750 | — | — |
| 2019 | 385 | #733 | — | — |
| 2018 | 398 | #717 | — | — |
| 2017 | 434 | #676 | — | — |
| 2016 | 509 | #594 | — | — |
| 2015 | 583 | #534 | — | — |
| 2014 | 579 | #538 | — | — |
| 2013 | 565 | #529 | — | — |
| 2012 | 684 | #453 | — | — |
| 2011 | 630 | #470 | — | — |
| 2010 | 687 | #447 | — | — |
| 2009 | 753 | #424 | — | — |
| 2008 | 820 | #394 | — | — |
| 2007 | 909 | #357 | — | — |
| 2006 | 945 | #350 | — | — |
| 2005 | 971 | #329 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,035 | #309 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1,029 | #301 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,076 | #288 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,156 | #274 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,167 | #274 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,469 | #201 | 8 | #6,472 |
| 1990 | 1,548 | #191 | — | — |
| 1985 | 1,613 | #173 | 13 | #3,429 |
| 1980 | 1,832 | #153 | — | — |
| 1975 | 1,862 | #143 | 9 | #3,689 |
| 1970 | 1,815 | #179 | 6 | #4,297 |
| 1965 | 1,543 | #213 | — | — |
| 1960 | 1,151 | #265 | — | — |
| 1955 | 583 | #362 | — | — |
| 1950 | 226 | #551 | — | — |
| 1945 | 93 | #773 | — | — |
| 1940 | 67 | #869 | — | — |
| 1935 | 65 | #856 | — | — |
| 1930 | 58 | #958 | — | — |
| 1925 | 66 | #914 | — | — |
| 1920 | 70 | #865 | — | — |
| 1915 | 95 | #676 | — | — |
| 1910 | 36 | #706 | — | — |
| 1905 | 32 | #622 | — | — |
| 1900 | 40 | #531 | — | — |
| 1895 | 31 | #531 | — | — |
| 1890 | 42 | #387 | — | — |
| 1885 | 38 | #329 | — | — |
| 1880 | 35 | #261 | — | — |
Famous people named Bridget
- Bridget of Sweden Religious figure · 1303–1373
- Bridget Fonda Actor · b. 1964
- Bridget Riley Painter · b. 1931
- Bridget Moynahan Actor · b. 1971
- Bridget Regan Actor · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bridget mean?
English form of the Irish saints' name Brighid, Brigid.
How popular is the name Bridget in 2025?
Bridget ranked #724 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 385 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bridget?
92,517 babies have been named Bridget in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bridget most popular?
Bridget peaked in 1973, when 2,770 newborns received the name.
Is Bridget a boy or girl name?
Bridget is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bridget rising or falling?
Bridget is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bridget?
Well-known people named Bridget include Bridget of Sweden (religious figure), Bridget Fonda (actor), Bridget Riley (painter).