Brigitte

Brigitte 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 77 girls in the United States.

Brigitte at a glance

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

About the name Brigitte

Brigitte 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, Brigitte first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #550 in 1960, and in 2024 77 babies received the name — 9,102 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brigitte in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#550 in 1960
Peak year
1960
Babies named Brigitte in 2024
77
Total since 1880
9,102

Brigitte in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2701 in 1998
Babies named Brigitte in 2023
4
Total since 1996
56

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brigitte mean?

The meaning of Brigitte 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 Brigitte a boy or girl name?

Brigitte is a girl name. In 2024, 77 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brigitte?

Brigitte comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brigitte?

Brigitte first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #550 in 1960, and 77 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].