Brigit
girl nameBrigit entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #1936 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#1936
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4336 |
| 1960s | #3196 |
| 1970s | #3084 |
| 1980s | #4787 |
| 1990s | #3824 |
| 2000s | #6314 |
| 2010s | #10196 |
| 2020s | #14352 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Brigit are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brigit alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brigit in 2025?
- Brigit is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Brigit most popular?
- Brigit peaked in 1976, reaching #1936 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Brigit with classmates?
- Brigit will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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