Bridget
Peaked at #112 nationally in 1973, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bridget has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Bridget — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#112
in 1973
Current rank
#703
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Bridget reached its peak popularity for girls in 1973, ranking #112 nationally with 2,763 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #538 (2014) to #703 (2024) — a 23% drop.
As of 2024, Bridget ranks #703 nationally for girls, with 398 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #703 | 398 |
| 2023 | #747 | 376 |
| 2022 | #793 | 356 |
| 2021 | #721 | 396 |
| 2020 | #749 | 363 |
| 2019 | #733 | 385 |
| 2018 | #717 | 398 |
| 2017 | #676 | 434 |
Bridget — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3133
in 1968
Last ranked
#6473
in 1995
Years tracked
21
1968–1995
Trend
Falling
Bridget was already at its most popular for boys in 1968 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3133), with 8 babies given the name that year.
Bridget hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1995, when it stood at #6473.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #6,473 | 8 |
| 1994 | #5,920 | 9 |
| 1989 | #5,696 | 8 |
| 1988 | #5,828 | 7 |
| 1987 | #5,540 | 7 |
| 1986 | #6,855 | 5 |
| 1985 | #3,428 | 13 |
| 1984 | #5,654 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bridget most popular?
Bridget was most popular in 1973, when it ranked #112 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bridget becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bridget?
At least 92,135 babies have been recorded with the name Bridget in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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