Briggs Boy
Origin(s)
English; Scottish
Meaning
English: bridge; Scottish: dweller by the bridge
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Briggs is of English and Scottish origin, often associated with geographical features. It may have been used to denote someone who lived near a bridge or a settlement by a bridge. The name has been in use since at least the Middle Ages and has variations in different regions. It is relatively uncommon as a first name but has gained some popularity in recent years.
Trend Summary
Briggs has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Bridger, Brice, Blaise, Bennett, Beckett, Brayden, Brendan, Bryson, Blaine
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Briggs was first seen in the United States in 1927. Briggs has ranked as high as #555 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Iowa, North Carolina, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Briggs has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Briggs (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 126 | |
LA | 48 | |
IA | 43 | |
NC | 42 | |
OH | 39 | |
MN | 37 | |
IL | 36 | |
UT | 34 | |
MO | 33 | |
FL | 33 | |
PA | 32 | |
AL | 31 | |
IN | 31 | |
CA | 31 | |
MI | 29 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1927 | 10 |
1935 | 5 |
1942 | 5 |
1945 | 6 |
1955 | 5 |
1958 | 8 |
1959 | 5 |
1960 | 11 |
1962 | 5 |
1967 | 9 |
1968 | 7 |
1979 | 5 |
1980 | 7 |
1982 | 8 |
1983 | 5 |
1986 | 8 |
1987 | 5 |
1989 | 9 |
1990 | 10 |
1991 | 5 |
1992 | 14 |
1993 | 9 |
1994 | 11 |
1995 | 11 |
1996 | 18 |
1997 | 17 |
1998 | 24 |
1999 | 33 |
2000 | 41 |
2001 | 38 |
2002 | 24 |
2003 | 42 |
2004 | 45 |
2005 | 47 |
2006 | 60 |
2007 | 74 |
2008 | 106 |
2009 | 146 |
2010 | 154 |
2011 | 182 |
2012 | 208 |
2013 | 228 |
2014 | 269 |
2015 | 324 |
2016 | 397 |
2017 | 424 |
2018 | 407 |
2019 | 552 |
2020 | 675 |
2021 | 867 |
2022 | 824 |
2023 | 986 |
2024 | 1,057 |