Briggs
boy name#356 in 2025Briggs entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #327 in 2024, ranks #356 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1927–2025
#356
rank today
#327
peak (2024)
921
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #2703 |
| 1930s | #3645 |
| 1940s | #3278 |
| 1950s | #3636 |
| 1960s | #3173 |
| 1970s | #6056 |
| 1980s | #5457 |
| 1990s | #4670 |
| 2000s | #2257 |
| 2010s | #811 |
| 2020s | #370 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Briggs has been most popular in TX, UT, MN.
Living bearers
About 9,300 people named Briggs are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Briggs is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Briggs in 2025?
- Briggs ranks #356 among US boy names in 2025, with 921 babies given the name.
- When was the name Briggs most popular?
- Briggs peaked in 2024, reaching #327 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Briggs with classmates?
- Briggs will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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