Bridgit: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among girls

Babies in 2025

named Bridgit

How common

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girls born in 2025

Peak year

1966

41 babies

All-time total

1,275

#6,372 all-time among girls

First recorded

1955

in Social Security records

Bridgit popularity over time

1,275 babies have been named Bridgit since 1955, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	32	3	–	#3,845
1960s	277	28	+766%	#1,768
1970s	297	30	+7%	#2,048
1980s	233	23	-22%	#2,378
1990s	201	20	-14%	#3,800
2000s	140	14	-30%	#5,469
2010s	95	10	-32%	#5,580
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–

The story of Bridgit

Bridgit is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1955, 1,275 American babies have been named Bridgit. Its peak came in 1966, when 41 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1960s.

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 Bridgit stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Bridgit?

The median living Bridgit is about 44 years old; half are between 29 and 55. An estimated 1,200 people named Bridgit are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Bridgit year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank
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2024	–	–
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2022	–	–
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2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	–	–
2016	8	#11,978
2015	14	#8,083
2014	14	#8,131
2013	16	#7,448
2012	11	#9,836
2011	24	#5,580
2010	8	#12,483
2009	8	#12,632
2008	8	#12,783
2007	19	#6,868
2006	11	#10,029
2005	23	#5,469
2004	14	#7,899
2003	11	#9,150
2002	15	#7,106
2001	19	#5,850
2000	12	#8,108
1995	18	#5,251
1990	18	#5,083
1985	15	#4,887
1980	33	#2,753
1975	20	#3,411
1970	40	#2,048
1965	22	#2,607
1960	32	#2,019
1955	7	#4,787
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Bridgit

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Bridgit Mendler American actress and singer (born 1992) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Bridgit, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Bridgit?

The median living Bridgit is about 44 years old. Half of all living Bridgits are between 29 and 55 years old.

How many people named Bridgit are alive today?

An estimated 1,200 people named Bridgit are alive in the United States, based on 1,275 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Bridgit mean?

A female given name, variant of Bridget.

How popular is the name Bridgit in 2025?

Bridgit did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Bridgit?

1,275 babies have been named Bridgit in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Bridgit most popular?

Bridgit peaked in 1966, when 41 newborns received the name.

Is Bridgit a boy or girl name?

Bridgit is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Bridgit rising or falling?

Bridgit is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Bridgit?

Well-known people named Bridgit include Bridgit Mendler (actor).

Names like Bridgit

Names that sound and feel close to Bridgit: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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