How Many People Are Named Brighid?

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

Brighid
Very Rare
Irish

Brighid, a very rare female name, is held by just 516 people in the US, making up 1 in 640,076 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 58%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~516
Living in US
1 in 640,076
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bright
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Inspiring Creative
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

959
Worldwide Bearers
#407,208
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
516
🇮🇪 Ireland
51
🇬🇧 England
22
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
14
🇿🇦 South Africa
9
🇦🇺 Australia
7
🇨🇦 Canada
7
🇬🇧 Scotland
5
🇧🇷 Brazil
4
🇩🇪 Germany
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
516 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
304
Would be under 30 (58%)
220
Would be 30–60 (42%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 524 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
73

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

📜 Brighid Through the Generations

Brighid saw its peak popularity in 2004 with 25 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. As of now, there are 516 people named Brighid living in the US, with an average age of 27. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 304 under 30 and 220 aged between 30 and 60, indicating that it's a name embraced by newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 11
Massachusetts 5

✨ Similar Names to Brighid

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brighid's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Brighid

How Many People Have the Name Brighid?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 516 people in the United States currently share the name Brighid. That works out to roughly 1 in every 640,076 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brighid a Common or Rare Name?

Brighid 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 Brighid Mean?

Brighid means "Bright" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Brighid Most Popular?

The name Brighid reached peak popularity in 2004, with 25 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 Brighid?

Approximately 516 people named Brighid live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 524. That works out to roughly 1 in 640,076 Americans.

Is Brighid a rare name?

Brighid is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 640,076 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brighid mean?

Brighid means "Bright" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Brighid more male or female?

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

When was Brighid most popular?

Brighid peaked in 2004 with 25 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.

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 US516
All-Time Births524
1 in X1 in 640,076
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2004
World Rank#407,208
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.