Is Briggs a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Briggs is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Briggs?

It’s currently ranked #306 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Briggs Boy

Popularity: #306 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationbrigs / brɪɡz

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.

Variants

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International Variants

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Famous people named Briggs

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Fictional characters named Briggs

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Sibling Suggestions

Brooks Brady Blake Brock Bryce

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, Utah, Minnesota, Louisiana, and Iowa. 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)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	126	12%
LA	48	5%
IA	43	4%
NC	42	4%
OH	39	4%
MN	37	4%
IL	36	4%
UT	34	3%
FL	33	3%
MO	33	3%
PA	32	3%
CA	31	3%
AL	31	3%
IN	31	3%
MI	29	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
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