Brigid

Brigid is a girl'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 65 girls in the United States.

Brigid at a glance

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

About the name Brigid

Brigid 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, Brigid first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #944 in 1965, and in 2024 65 babies received the name — 6,443 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brigid in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#944 in 1965
Peak year
2000
Babies named Brigid in 2024
65
Total since 1880
6,443

Brigid in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2096 in 1996
Babies named Brigid in 2025
3
Total since 1996
50

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brigid mean?

The meaning of Brigid 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 Brigid a boy or girl name?

Brigid is a girl name. In 2024, 65 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brigid?

Brigid comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brigid?

Brigid first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #944 in 1965, and 65 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].