Bridget Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Bridget is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Bridget?
Bridget is spelled B-R-I-D-G-E-T. The name has 7 letters.
Bridget at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Bridget may mean “exalted one” or “strength.”
- Origin
- Bridget is commonly associated with Irish origins and linked to Gaelic tradition.
- Pronunciation
- BRIJ-it · 2 syllables
Bridget Popularity in 2025
Rank#724
Recorded Births385
- Girls usage fell 18 places to #724 and recorded 13 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Bridget Mean?
Bridget may mean “exalted one” or “strength.”
Origin: Bridget is commonly associated with Irish origins and linked to Gaelic tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Bridget?
PronunciationBRIJ-it
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Bridget?
- History
- The name Bridget has historical usage in Irish contexts and is connected to legendary or religious figures.
Bridget Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 385 | #724 |
| 2024 | Girls | 398 | #706 |
| 2023 | Girls | 376 | #749 |
| 2022 | Girls | 356 | #793 |
| 2021 | Girls | 396 | #721 |
| 2020 | Girls | 363 | #749 |
| 2019 | Girls | 385 | #733 |
| 2018 | Girls | 398 | #717 |
| 2017 | Girls | 434 | #676 |
| 2016 | Girls | 509 | #594 |
| 2015 | Girls | 583 | #534 |
| 2014 | Girls | 579 | #538 |
| 2013 | Girls | 565 | #529 |
| 2012 | Girls | 684 | #453 |
| 2011 | Girls | 630 | #470 |
| 2010 | Girls | 687 | #447 |
| 2009 | Girls | 753 | #424 |
| 2008 | Girls | 820 | #394 |
| 2007 | Girls | 909 | #357 |
| 2006 | Girls | 945 | #350 |
| 2005 | Girls | 971 | #329 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,035 | #309 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,029 | #301 |
| 2002 | Girls | 1,076 | #288 |
When Was Bridget Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1973 · Girls
2,763 recorded births
National rank #112
1974 · Girls
2,082 recorded births
National rank #134
1982 · Girls
2,006 recorded births
National rank #147
1981 · Girls
1,899 recorded births
National rank #150
Where Bridget Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #263 | 22 |
| NJ | #390 | 20 |
| IA | #390 | 8 |
| NE | #396 | 5 |
| UT | #440 | 9 |
| KS | #445 | 7 |
| VA | #484 | 16 |
| CO | #497 | 11 |