Bridget
Bridget: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หbษนษชdอกสษชt/
Meaning and origin of Bridget
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
English form of the Irish saints' name Brighid, Brigid. Doublet of Bride.
How popular is Bridget?
Since 1880, 92,367 girls and 150 boys in the U.S. have been named Bridget (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #112 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #3134 in 1968. In 2025 it ranked #724 for girls, with 385 babies given the name.
Names similar to Bridget
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Bridget FAQ
What does the name Bridget mean?
A female given name from Irish. English form of the Irish saints' name Brighid, Brigid. Doublet of Bride.
What is the origin of the name Bridget?
Bridget is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Bridget?
Since 1880, 92,367 girls and 150 boys in the U.S. have been named Bridget (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #112 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #3134 in 1968. In 2025 it ranked #724 for girls, with 385 babies given the name.
Is Bridget a boy or girl name?
Bridget is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 92,367 girls and 150 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.