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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Brigid — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Brightyn|Brigido
CelticGirl↓ Declining

Brigid

BRID · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2662
↓ Declining
#2662
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 20
Peak rank
#2419 in 2020
5yr change
-42 ranks
Birth frequency
1.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2662 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Brigid

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2662

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
12
Higher than 12% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-42 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticOld IrishMythologicalReligiousGoddessGirl2-syllableRareSaint nameRisingVintage-modern crossoverStrong personalitySpiritual
Character
fierce protectioncreative firehealing wisdomspiritual strengthradiant courage
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Brigids

compassionatedevotedwisegenerousvisionary
STRONG
High confidence

Brigid is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2662 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -42 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2662 · very rare
Brigid at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Brighid', meaning 'exalted one' or 'bright arrow'. Associated with the Celtic goddess of fire, poetry, and healing.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#2419 in 2020
5yr change:-42 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Brigid of Kildare
Irish saint and goddess figure
Similar Sound
BridgetBridieBrionyBridaBride
Similar Style
SiobhanAoifeMaeveFionaSorchaNora
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Brigid
Declan◈Cillian◈SiobhanFionnAislingRonan◈SaoirseCormac
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→ Stable
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→ Stable
Sorcha
Irish · —
→ Stable
Nora
Irish · #22
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Brigid illustration
Name Intelligence
Brigid · Overview
Summary

Brigid is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2662 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Religious character
Brigid carries a bold, grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 42 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
brigid.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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