Bridget
How to say it: BRIJ-it · /ˈbrɪdʒɪt/
From Irish Brighid, Celtic goddess of fire and wisdom; derived from 'brígh' meaning 'power' or 'strength'.
Bridget was the 550th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 385 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #559 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #550 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 385 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,231 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #559 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Brightest in the 1970s, Bridget has grown rarer since. Now far below that height, further softening seems probable.
What goes with it
Crisp in sound, Bridget carries strength with saintly and literary echoes. Colleen pairs nicely in style.
Nicknames
- Brid
- Bridie
- Bree
Honouring a Bridget in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bridget is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
Ireland: #216.
Famous people named Bridget
- Bridget Fonda (born 1964)American actress
- Bridget Moynahan (born 1971)American actress and model
- Bridget Regan (born 1982)American actress
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Bridget Jones, title character played by Renee Zellweger in the romantic-comedy film series.
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