Briggs
How to say it: BRIGZ · /ˈbrɪɡz/
English surname from Middle English 'brigge' meaning 'bridge'; transferred to first-name use.
Briggs was the 361st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 921 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #235 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #361 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 921 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,599 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #235 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily through recent years, Briggs is enjoying its best showing in the 2020s. That momentum points upward still.
What goes with it
Sturdy with crisp edges and a breathy close, Briggs sounds strong. Beckett pairs closely in tone.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Briggs is about 1 in 150.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Briggs
- Briggs Cunningham (1907–2003)American racing driver
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