Bridget
girl name#724 in 2025Bridget entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #112 in 1973, ranks #724 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#724
rank today
#112
peak (1973)
385
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #335 |
| 1890s | #485 |
| 1900s | #621 |
| 1910s | #738 |
| 1920s | #872 |
| 1930s | #865 |
| 1940s | #786 |
| 1950s | #390 |
| 1960s | #222 |
| 1970s | #155 |
| 1980s | #165 |
| 1990s | #206 |
| 2000s | #330 |
| 2010s | #569 |
| 2020s | #740 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bridget has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 85,000 people named Bridget are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bridget alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bridget in 2025?
- Bridget ranks #724 among US girl names in 2025, with 385 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bridget most popular?
- Bridget peaked in 1973, reaching #112 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bridget with classmates?
- Bridget will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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