How Many People Are Named Bridgette?
Complete statistics for the name Bridgette: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bridgette, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 14,545 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With around 22,688 people named Bridgette alive in the US, this name peaked in popularity back in 1970.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 23,831 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
📜 Bridgette Through the Generations
Bridgette has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its peak was in 1970 when 629 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Bridgette are aged between 30 and 60, with 65% falling into this age bracket. The name's decline since its peak suggests it's a classic name that's now less popular among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bridgette's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bridgette
How Many People Have the Name Bridgette?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 172 people in the United States currently share the name Bridgette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,927,031 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bridgette a Common or Rare Name?
Bridgette 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 Bridgette Mean?
Bridgette means "creative variant of Bridget" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bridgette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Bridgette Most Popular?
The name Bridgette reached peak popularity in 1970, with 629 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 Bridgette?
Approximately 172 people named Bridgette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 172. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,927,031 Americans.
Is Bridgette a rare name?
Bridgette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,927,031 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bridgette mean?
Bridgette means "creative variant of Bridget" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bridgette more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Bridgette are male and 100% are female.
When was Bridgette most popular?
Bridgette peaked in 1970 with 629 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.