Girl
Brigid
strength, virtue, high
About Brigid
A name steeped in cultural richness and historical significance, this selection represents timeless elegance. The strong consonant sounds create a sense of substance and character that ages beautifully from infancy through adulthood. Those familiar with literary and historical contexts will appreciate the depth this name carries. It possesses a sophisticated yet accessible quality, never feeling pretentious or overly formal. The single-syllable impact makes it memorable while maintaining a sense of understated refinement. Families with connections to particular cultural traditions often find this choice especially meaningful, though it transcends any single background to offer universal appeal.
Popularity of the Name Brigid
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | #944 | #238 | #26 |
| 1966 | #986 | #248 | #26 |
| 1957 | #283 | ||
| 1958 | #254 | ||
| 1959 | #240 | ||
| 1960 | #250 | ||
| 1963 | #314 | ||
| 1964 | #238 | #29 | |
| 1967 | #244 | #42 | |
| 1969 | #307 | #47 | |
| 1970 | #334 | #50 | |
| 1971 | #308 | #55 | |
| 1972 | #362 | #69 | |
| 1968 | #53 | ||
| 1973 | #92 | ||
| 1974 | #100 | ||
| 1975 | #100 | ||
| 1976 | #116 | ||
| 1977 | #108 | ||
| 1978 | #115 | ||
| 1979 | #121 | ||
| 1980 | #134 | ||
| 1981 | #144 | ||
| 1982 | #136 | ||
| 1983 | #140 | ||
| 1984 | #160 | ||
| 1985 | #162 | ||
| 1986 | #125 | ||
| 1987 | #138 | ||
| 1988 | #138 | ||
| 1989 | #120 | ||
| 1990 | #173 | ||
| 1991 | #171 | ||
| 1992 | #147 | ||
| 1993 | #132 | ||
| 1994 | #116 | ||
| 1995 | #90 | ||
| 1996 | #171 | ||
| 1997 | #157 | ||
| 1998 | #231 | ||
| 1999 | #297 | ||
| 2000 | #328 | ||
| 2001 | #517 | ||
| 2002 | #378 | ||
| 2003 | #571 | ||
| 2004 | #703 | ||
| 2005 | #601 | ||
| 2006 | #373 | ||
| 2007 | #557 | ||
| 2008 | #476 | ||
| 2009 | #649 | ||
| 2010 | #951 | ||
| 2011 | #956 | ||
| 2012 | #928 | ||
| 2013 | #753 | ||
| 2018 | #624 | ||
| 2019 | #873 | ||
| 2020 | #830 | ||
| 2022 | #751 | ||
| 2023 | #627 | ||
| 2024 | #741 | ||
| 2025 | #540 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Brigid
Names Similar to Brigid
Nicknames for Brigid
- Brig
- Bree
- Biddy
- Bridey
- Giddy
Famous People Named Brigid
| Brigid Bazlen | American actress |
| Brigid Berlin | American artist and socialite |
| Brigid Brophy | British author and critic |
| Brigid Coulter | American actress and producer |
| Brigid Dawson | Member of the band Thee Oh Sees |
| Brigid Erin Bates | Reality TV personality |
| Brigid Fitch | American field hockey player |
| Brigid Ganly | Irish actress and writer |
| Brigid Hodkinson | New Zealand Paralympic athlete |
| Brigid Hughes | American literary editor |
| Brigid Kosgei | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| Brigid Mae Power | Irish folk singer-songwriter |
| Brigid Napier | British actress |
| Brigid Nogrady | Australian journalist and television presenter |
| Brigid O'Neill | Irish singer-songwriter |
| Brigid Polk | American personality and artist |
| Brigid Schulte | American journalist and author |
| Brigid Sweetman | Irish artist |
| Brigid Tunney | Irish singer and ethnomusicologist |
| Brigid Walsh | Irish artist |
Characters Named Brigid
| Brigid Tenenbaum | BioShock video game series |
| Brigid O'Reilly | Mayhem - Marvel Comics character |
| Brigid Berlin | Character in "American Psycho" by Bret Easton Ellis |
| Brigid Coulter | Character in Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" series |
| Brigid Fitzgerald | Character in James Patterson's "Women's Murder Club" series |
| Brigid Marlin | Character in the "Iron Druid Chronicles" series by Kevin Hearne |
| Brigid Quinlan | Character in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne |
| Brigid Kildare | Character in "The Sister Fidelma Mysteries" series by Peter Tremayne |
| Brigid Reardon | Character in "Fortune's Rocks" by Anita Shreve |
| Brigid Donovan | Character in "The Irish Country Doctor" series by Patrick Taylor |