How Many People Are Named Bridger?

Complete statistics for the name Bridger in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Bridger
Very Rare
6,557
Estimated People
1 in 50,328
1 in X Americans
2021
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
6,490 (99%)
♀ Female
67 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 15

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 6
Alabama 22
Arkansas 27
Arizona 88
California 100
Colorado 322
Florida 13
Georgia 23
Iowa 39
Idaho 492
Illinois 17
Indiana 32
Kansas 27
Kentucky 9
Michigan 35
Minnesota 71
Missouri 71
Montana 513
North Carolina 43
North Dakota 195
Nebraska 47
Nevada 35
New York 6
Ohio 35
Oklahoma 39
Oregon 106
Pennsylvania 34
South Carolina 5
South Dakota 106
Tennessee 52
Texas 182
Utah 1,688
Virginia 37
Washington 212
Wisconsin 54
West Virginia 6
Wyoming 216
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Bridger

How Many People Have the Name Bridger in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,557 people in the United States currently share the name Bridger. That works out to roughly 1 in every 50,328 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Bridger a Common or Rare Name?

Bridger is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Bridger Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Bridger are covered in full on the Bridger name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Bridger Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Bridger in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Bridger is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Bridger Most Popular?

The name Bridger reached peak popularity in 2021, with 357 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Bridger Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Bridger across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bridger?

Approximately 6,557 people in the United States share the name Bridger, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Bridger a rare name?

Bridger is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 50,328 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bridger mean?

The meaning and origin of Bridger is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Bridger more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Bridger are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Bridger most popular?

The name Bridger reached its peak in 2021, with 357 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People6,557
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 50,328
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2021
Male %99%
Female %1%

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