How Many People Are Named Briget?

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

Briget
Very Rare
Irish

Briget is a very rare female name, with only 473 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 696,960 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1974 with 22 births, and its stability suggests it's a timeless choice.

~473
Living in US
1 in 696,960
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Bridget
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Compassionate Inspired
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,635
Worldwide Bearers
#73,296
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4,391
🇿🇲 Zambia
760
🇺🇸 United States
713
🇨🇲 Cameroon
544
🇺🇬 Uganda
311
🇲🇼 Malawi
212
🇰🇪 Kenya
117
🇿🇦 South Africa
116
🇮🇪 Ireland
101
🇵🇭 Philippines
72

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
473 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
69
Would be under 30 (14%)
347
Would be 30–60 (69%)
84
Would be over 60 (17%)

All 500 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: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
56
International
95

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

📜 Briget Through the Generations

Briget has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1974 when 22 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Briget are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. With 69 individuals under 30 and 84 over 60, Briget maintains a balanced age distribution, reflecting its enduring appeal across different eras.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Briget's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Briget

How Many People Have the Name Briget?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 473 people in the United States currently share the name Briget. That works out to roughly 1 in every 696,960 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Briget a Common or Rare Name?

Briget 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 Briget Mean?

Briget means "creative variant of Bridget" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Briget Most Popular?

The name Briget reached peak popularity in 1974, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Briget?

Approximately 473 people named Briget live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 500. That works out to roughly 1 in 696,960 Americans.

Is Briget a rare name?

Briget is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 696,960 Americans has this name.

What does the name Briget mean?

Briget means "creative variant of Bridget" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Briget more male or female?

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

When was Briget most popular?

Briget peaked in 1974 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US473
All-Time Births500
1 in X1 in 696,960
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1974
World Rank#73,296
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.