How Many People Are Named Bridgett?
Complete statistics for the name Bridgett: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bridgett, a very rare female name, is held by only 12,360 people in the US, making up just 1 in 26,698 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1970 with 482 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 13,105 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bridgett Through the Generations
Bridgett has seen its most active years in the late 20th century, with a significant drop-off in recent decades. As of now, there are 1,632 individuals under 30, 9,145 aged between 30 and 60, and 2,328 over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution across different age groups. This suggests that while Bridgett was once a popular choice, its usage has become increasingly rare, yet it remains a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bridgett's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bridgett
How Many People Have the Name Bridgett?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 828 people in the United States currently share the name Bridgett. That works out to roughly 1 in every 400,301 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bridgett a Common or Rare Name?
Bridgett is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Bridgett Mean?
Bridgett means "creative variant of Bridget" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bridgett in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Bridgett Most Popular?
The name Bridgett reached peak popularity in 1970, with 482 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Bridgett?
Approximately 828 people named Bridgett live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 828. That works out to roughly 1 in 400,301 Americans.
Is Bridgett a rare name?
Bridgett is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 400,301 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bridgett mean?
Bridgett means "creative variant of Bridget" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bridgett more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Bridgett are male and 100% are female.
When was Bridgett most popular?
Bridgett peaked in 1970 with 482 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.