Bridget
Bridget is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Brighid,' meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength.' It honors Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints, known for her wisdom and compassion.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 386. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 630
- 2012: 684
- 2013: 565
- 2014: 579
- 2015: 583
- 2016: 509
- 2017: 434
- 2018: 398
- 2019: 385
- 2020: 363
- 2021: 396
- 2022: 356
- 2023: 376
- 2024: 398
- 2025: 385
- 2026 (projected): 386
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong cultural connection to Irish heritage
- •Associated with warmth and approachability
- •The French variation Brigitte offers an alternative spelling
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Bridget Moynahan
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Bridget Jones
Fictional character from Helen Fielding's novels
Bridget Regan
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Statistics
92,367
Total births since 1880
1973
Peak year
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