Briggs

Briggs is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,057 boys in the United States.

Briggs at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Briggs

Briggs belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Briggs first appears in Social Security records in 1927. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #326 in 2024, and in 2024 1,057 babies received the name — 8,452 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Briggs in US records

First recorded (US)
1927
Best US rank
#326 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Briggs in 2024
1,057
Total since 1880
8,452

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Briggs mean?

The meaning of Briggs is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Briggs a boy or girl name?

Briggs is a boy name. In 2024, 1,057 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Briggs?

Briggs comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Briggs?

Briggs first appears in US records in 1927. Its best-ever ranking was #326 in 2024, and 1,057 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].