Brigid Girl

Popularity: #887 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BREE-jid //ˈbrɪdʒɪd//

Origin: Irish; Latin

Meaning: Irish: exalted one; Latin: strength

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Brigid has its roots in the Old Irish name Brighid, which is derived from the Proto-Celtic *Brigantī, meaning 'the exalted one' or 'the high one.' This name is associated with the goddess Brigid in Celtic mythology, who was revered as a goddess of fertility, healing, poetry, and the forge. The name was later Latinized as Brigida, which entered the English language through various translations and adaptations during the medieval period, particularly influenced by the spread of Christianity in Ireland and the veneration of St.

Brigid of Kildare, a prominent figure in the 5th century known for her piety and miracles. St.

Brigid became one of the most significant saints in Ireland, and her feast day is celebrated on February 1st, coinciding with the ancient festival of Imbolc, marking the beginning of spring. The establishment of her abbey at Kildare in the early 6th century was a pivotal moment in the Christianization of Ireland, and her legacy contributed to the name's enduring presence in Irish culture.

The saint's association with fire and fertility further solidified the name's symbolic resonance, linking it to themes of renewal and protection. Throughout the centuries, the name Brigid has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often appearing as Brigid, Bridget, or Brighid, each carrying the same underlying significance.

The name's connection to the goddess and the saint has fostered a rich tapestry of folklore and tradition, ensuring its place in both historical and cultural narratives. The name's enduring legacy is reflected in its association with strength, wisdom, and the nurturing aspects of femininity, making it a name of considerable cultural importance.

Famous people named Brigid

In this section, you will find notable people named Brigid. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Brigid who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Brigid who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Brigid O'Shaughnessy is a character best known for The Maltese Falcon.

Brigid O'Reilly is a character best known for Marvel Comics' Cloak and Dagger.

Brigid O'Connell is a writer best known for her contributions to various literary magazines.

Fictional characters named Brigid

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Brigid is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. She is a skilled archer and a key figure in the story of Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Brigid, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AislingCaoimheSiobhanMaeveNiamhOrlaFiona

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Brigid. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brigid was first seen in the United States in 1917.

Brigid has ranked as high as #2436 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Brigid has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Brigid is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Brigid was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Brigid.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 61 61
2024 65 65
2023 67 67
2022 56 56
2021 46 46
2020 72 72
2019 77 77
2018 73 73
2017 75 75
2016 79 79
2015 80 80
2014 86 86
2013 75 75
2012 86 86
2011 79 79
2010 82 82
2009 89 89
2008 98 98
2007 91 91
2006 106 106
2005 109 109
2004 118 118
2003 123 123
2002 114 114
2001 129 129
2000 132 132
1999 119 119
1998 116 116
1997 107 107
1996 113 113
1995 97 97
1994 100 100
1993 98 98
1992 89 89
1991 96 96
1990 98 98
1989 87 87
1988 80 80
1987 91 91
1986 73 73
1985 100 100
1984 83 83
1983 83 83
1982 86 86
1981 82 82
1980 87 87
1979 83 83
1978 76 76
1977 74 74
1976 64 64
1975 47 47
1974 60 60
1973 59 59
1972 52 52
1971 67 67
1970 59 59
1969 63 63
1968 89 89
1967 74 74
1966 108 108
1965 117 117
1964 111 111
1963 101 101
1962 107 107
1961 95 95
1960 97 97
1959 94 94
1958 78 78
1957 55 55
1956 51 51
1955 57 57
1954 52 52
1953 41 41
1952 37 37
1951 34 34
1950 27 27
1949 25 25
1948 27 27
1947 25 25
1946 27 27
1945 9 9
1944 12 12
1943 16 16
1942 14 14
1941 6 6
1940 8 8
1939 11 11
1938 10 10
1937 7 7
1936 7 7
1932 7 7
1927 5 5
1917 6 6

Top States for Brigid (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
PA 6
50%
VA 6
50%