Girl
Bridget
strength
About Bridget
Picture a name that exudes warmth, capability, and timeless charm—that's Bridget. This name deserves serious consideration for parents seeking something substantial yet unfussy. Bridget never tries too hard; it simply delivers quiet confidence and approachable strength. The name has deep historical roots yet doesn't feel antiquated or overly serious for a modern child. Bridget stands out in an era of elaborately constructed names by being refreshingly straightforward and genuine. The strong "B" beginning gives it presence, while the soft ending keeps it feminine and friendly. Bridget works equally well in childhood, professional life, and beyond—a name that truly grows with its bearer. Consider how it sounds both calling a child in from play and introducing yourself in a meeting. Bridget offers nickname potential with Bridgie or Bree for those wanting options. This name rewards parents who appreciate classic beauty over passing trends.
Popularity of the Name Bridget
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #261 | ||||
| 1881 | #275 | ||||
| 1882 | #317 | ||||
| 1883 | #337 | ||||
| 1884 | #324 | ||||
| 1885 | #329 | ||||
| 1886 | #318 | ||||
| 1887 | #367 | ||||
| 1888 | #387 | ||||
| 1889 | #442 | ||||
| 1890 | #387 | ||||
| 1891 | #431 | ||||
| 1892 | #465 | ||||
| 1893 | #424 | ||||
| 1894 | #477 | ||||
| 1895 | #531 | ||||
| 1896 | #489 | ||||
| 1897 | #426 | ||||
| 1898 | #572 | ||||
| 1899 | #666 | ||||
| 1900 | #531 | #118 | |||
| 1901 | #521 | ||||
| 1902 | #593 | ||||
| 1903 | #713 | #143 | |||
| 1904 | #643 | ||||
| 1905 | #622 | ||||
| 1906 | #612 | ||||
| 1907 | #653 | ||||
| 1908 | #771 | #166 | |||
| 1909 | #567 | ||||
| 1910 | #706 | ||||
| 1911 | #778 | ||||
| 1912 | #705 | ||||
| 1913 | #759 | ||||
| 1914 | #749 | ||||
| 1915 | #676 | ||||
| 1916 | #707 | ||||
| 1917 | #813 | #182 | |||
| 1918 | #727 | ||||
| 1919 | #765 | ||||
| 1920 | #865 | ||||
| 1921 | #840 | ||||
| 1922 | #808 | ||||
| 1923 | #955 | ||||
| 1924 | #831 | ||||
| 1925 | #914 | ||||
| 1926 | #926 | ||||
| 1927 | #913 | ||||
| 1928 | #904 | ||||
| 1929 | #777 | ||||
| 1930 | #958 | ||||
| 1931 | #758 | ||||
| 1932 | #879 | ||||
| 1933 | #866 | ||||
| 1934 | #795 | ||||
| 1935 | #856 | ||||
| 1936 | #795 | ||||
| 1937 | #994 | ||||
| 1938 | #803 | ||||
| 1939 | #962 | ||||
| 1940 | #869 | ||||
| 1941 | #773 | ||||
| 1942 | #951 | ||||
| 1943 | #944 | ||||
| 1944 | #894 | ||||
| 1945 | #773 | ||||
| 1946 | #814 | ||||
| 1947 | #658 | #241 | |||
| 1948 | #628 | ||||
| 1949 | #560 | ||||
| 1950 | #550 | ||||
| 1951 | #494 | ||||
| 1952 | #390 | ||||
| 1953 | #370 | ||||
| 1954 | #403 | ||||
| 1955 | #362 | #238 | |||
| 1956 | #364 | #181 | |||
| 1957 | #362 | #192 | |||
| 1958 | #331 | #209 | |||
| 1959 | #272 | #166 | |||
| 1960 | #265 | #153 | |||
| 1961 | #254 | #191 | |||
| 1962 | #227 | #152 | |||
| 1963 | #228 | #151 | |||
| 1964 | #225 | #146 | #8 | ||
| 1965 | #213 | #116 | #9 | ||
| 1966 | #198 | #123 | #8 | ||
| 1967 | #203 | #94 | #7 | ||
| 1968 | #208 | #93 | #10 | ||
| 1969 | #197 | #116 | #13 | ||
| 1970 | #179 | #78 | #13 | ||
| 1971 | #181 | #70 | #20 | ||
| 1972 | #156 | #89 | #23 | ||
| 1973 | #112 | #62 | #25 | ||
| 1974 | #134 | #44 | #29 | ||
| 1975 | #143 | #60 | #41 | ||
| 1976 | #154 | #62 | #39 | ||
| 1977 | #165 | #73 | #45 | ||
| 1978 | #163 | #69 | #46 | ||
| 1979 | #161 | #70 | #54 | ||
| 1980 | #153 | #66 | #51 | ||
| 1981 | #150 | #97 | #50 | ||
| 1982 | #147 | #82 | #61 | ||
| 1983 | #162 | #82 | #59 | ||
| 1984 | #163 | #83 | #56 | ||
| 1985 | #173 | #96 | #83 | ||
| 1986 | #172 | #103 | #64 | ||
| 1987 | #180 | #91 | #85 | ||
| 1988 | #178 | #88 | #70 | ||
| 1989 | #174 | #109 | #73 | ||
| 1990 | #191 | #87 | #81 | ||
| 1991 | #207 | #95 | #97 | #459 | |
| 1992 | #201 | #102 | #91 | #451 | |
| 1993 | #179 | #111 | #83 | #455 | |
| 1994 | #174 | #115 | #84 | #395 | |
| 1995 | #201 | #130 | #75 | #370 | |
| 1996 | #192 | #110 | #71 | #344 | |
| 1997 | #235 | #538 | #123 | #97 | #424 |
| 1998 | #237 | #468 | #155 | #205 | #420 |
| 1999 | #246 | #560 | #130 | #178 | #369 |
| 2000 | #274 | #468 | #162 | #157 | #458 |
| 2001 | #274 | #559 | #172 | #183 | #404 |
| 2002 | #288 | #525 | #199 | #157 | #376 |
| 2003 | #301 | #500 | #288 | #250 | #375 |
| 2004 | #309 | #671 | #141 | #140 | #403 |
| 2005 | #329 | #624 | #258 | #195 | #442 |
| 2006 | #350 | #658 | #231 | #165 | #426 |
| 2007 | #357 | #682 | #369 | #170 | #388 |
| 2008 | #394 | #778 | #169 | #515 | |
| 2009 | #424 | #740 | #312 | #168 | #563 |
| 2010 | #447 | #745 | #137 | #503 | |
| 2011 | #470 | #181 | #478 | ||
| 2012 | #453 | #758 | #401 | #214 | #479 |
| 2013 | #529 | #754 | #194 | #486 | |
| 2014 | #538 | #669 | #205 | #563 | |
| 2015 | #534 | #748 | #246 | #483 | |
| 2016 | #594 | #745 | #170 | #484 | |
| 2017 | #676 | #815 | #235 | #565 | |
| 2018 | #717 | #766 | #188 | #433 | |
| 2019 | #733 | #845 | #181 | #577 | |
| 2020 | #750 | #1000 | #199 | #585 | |
| 2021 | #722 | #672 | #234 | #580 | |
| 2022 | #793 | #741 | #188 | #640 | |
| 2023 | #750 | #687 | #282 | #566 | |
| 2024 | #706 | #908 | #251 | #471 | |
| 2025 | #724 | #761 | #220 | #567 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Bridget
- Brigitte
- Brigitta
- Bríd
Names Similar to Bridget
Nicknames for Bridget
- Bri
- Bridge
- Bridgie
- Gigi
Famous People Named Bridget
| Bridget Bardot | French actress |
| Bridget Fonda | American actress |
| Bridget Moynahan | American actress |
| Bridget Regan | American actress |
| Bridget Lancaster | American chef and TV personality |
| Bridget Marquardt | American television personality |
| Bridget Sloan | American gymnast |
| Bridget Hall | American model |
| Bridget Christie | British comedian |
| Bridget Everett | American singer and actress |
| Bridget Malcolm | Australian model |
| Bridget Kelly | American singer |
| Bridget Dowling | wife of Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess |
| Bridget Driscoll | first pedestrian to be killed by a car in the United Kingdom |
| Bridget Riley | British actress |
| Bridget Gusterson | Australian water polo player |
Characters Named Bridget
| Bridget Jones | from the "Bridget Jones's Diary" series by Helen Fielding |
| Bridget Bishop | character in the video game "Dead by Daylight" |
| Bridget Sullivan | character in the movie "From Hell" |
| Bridget Vreeland | character in the book "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" by Ann Brashares |
| Bridget Hennessey | character in the TV series "8 Simple Rules" |
| Bridget von Hammersmark | character in the movie "Inglourious Basterds" |
| Bridget Forrester | character in the TV series "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Bridget Galloway | character in the TV series "Good Witch" |