Brighid
Every Brighid since 1975 — 530 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brighid
Brighid is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,490 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 530 American babies have been named Brighid. Its peak came in 2004, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Brighid stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brighid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,490 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,773 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,672 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,553 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,271 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,457 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,232 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,278 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,018 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,721 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,887 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,612 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,711 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,094 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,189 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,647 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,393 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8,993 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,087 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,269 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,752 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,113 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,860 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,480 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,164 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,715 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,851 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,228 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brighid in 2025?
Brighid ranked #13,490 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brighid?
530 babies have been named Brighid in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brighid most popular?
Brighid peaked in 2004, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Brighid a boy or girl name?
Brighid is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brighid rising or falling?
Brighid is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.