Bridgit

A girl's name of Irish origin with 1,275 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A female given name, variant of Bridget.

Bridgit is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, a variant spelling of Bridget, from the Irish Brighid meaning 'exalted one' or strength — the name of one of the most important figures in Irish mythology and the patron saint of Ireland.

Saint Brigid of Kildare (451-525 AD) is one of Ireland's three patron saints, revered for her compassion, generosity, and miraculous healings. Bridgit's spelling offers a simplified form of the Irish original while maintaining the same deeply venerated spiritual heritage.

EtymologyShow more

Bridgit first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1955. Arriving in the 1950s, Bridgit appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.

Its Irish classification suggests a path from irish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

1,275

Total births

Since 1955

1966

Peak

41 births

1955

First recorded

62 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Bridgit has 61+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1955.

First appeared: 1955Peak: 1966 (41 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Bridgit
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	95	#9076	▼
2000s	140	#8589	▼
1990s	201	#5352	▼
1980s	233	#4272	▼
1970s	297	#2671	▲
1960s	277	#2397	▲
1950s	32	#4724	—

The Story of Bridgit

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1966, Bridgit is a Gen X staple. Girls named Bridgit are most likely born between 1956 and 1976.

How rare is Bridgit?

With 1,275 total births on record, Bridgit remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1955, peaked in the 1970s with 297 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Bridgit by the numbers

Would fill 27 school buses
Meeting one Bridgit per day would take 3.5 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(61 years, 1955–2016)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Bridgit
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2016	8	#11977	-6 (-42.9%)
2015	14	#8083	0
2014	14	#8130	-2 (-12.5%)
2013	16	#7446	+5 (45.5%)
2012	11	#9835	-13 (-54.2%)
2011	24	#5579	+16 (200.0%)
2010	8	#12481	0
2009	8	#12631	0
2008	8	#12780	-11 (-57.9%)
2007	19	#6867	+8 (72.7%)
2006	11	#10028	-12 (-52.2%)
2005	23	#5468	+9 (64.3%)
2004	14	#7899	+3 (27.3%)
2003	11	#9150	-4 (-26.7%)
2002	15	#7106	-4 (-21.1%)
2001	19	#5850	+7 (58.3%)
2000	12	#8108	-14 (-53.8%)
1999	26	#4329	+8 (44.4%)
1998	18	#5607	+1 (5.9%)
1997	17	#5665	-2 (-10.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgit a boy's or girl's name?

Bridgit is primarily a girl's name.

When was Bridgit most popular?

Bridgit reached its peak popularity in 1966 with 41 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Bridgit?

Bridgit is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 1,275 babies in the U.S. since 1955. Its peak was in 1966.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1955–2016