How Many People Are Named Bridgit?

Complete statistics for the name Bridgit: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bridgit
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Bridgit, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,213 people in the US today, making up 1 in 272,002 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1966 with 41 births, showing a slow decline since then.

~1,213
Living in US
1 in 272,002
Americans
1966
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Bridget
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Caring
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,192
Worldwide Bearers
#60,463
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
7,323
🇺🇸 United States
1,348
🇬🇭 Ghana
393
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
222
🇮🇪 Ireland
155
🇬🇧 England
151
🇿🇦 South Africa
124
🇮🇳 India
89
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
80
🇨🇦 Canada
76

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,213 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
296
Would be under 30 (23%)
773
Would be 30–60 (61%)
206
Would be over 60 (16%)

All 1,275 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: 1966

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bridgit Through the Generations

Bridgit has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak in 1966 when 41 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Bridgit are aged between 30 and 60, with 61% falling into this category. Interestingly, there's a significant younger contingent under 30, accounting for 23%, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 22
California 11
Illinois 5
Minnesota 5
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bridgit's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Bridgit

How Many People Have the Name Bridgit?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,213 people in the United States currently share the name Bridgit. That works out to roughly 1 in every 272,002 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bridgit a Common or Rare Name?

Bridgit 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 Bridgit Mean?

Bridgit means "creative variant of Bridget" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bridgit in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Bridgit Most Popular?

The name Bridgit reached peak popularity in 1966, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Bridgit?

Approximately 1,213 people named Bridgit live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,275. That works out to roughly 1 in 272,002 Americans.

Is Bridgit a rare name?

Bridgit is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 272,002 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bridgit mean?

Bridgit means "creative variant of Bridget" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Bridgit more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Bridgit are male and 100% are female.

When was Bridgit most popular?

Bridgit peaked in 1966 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,213
All-Time Births1,275
1 in X1 in 272,002
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1966
World Rank#60,463
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.