Brigitte Girl

Popularity: #889 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: bree-ZHEET /bʁiˈʒit/

Origin: French; German; Latin

Meaning: French: exalted one; German: strength; Latin: bright

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Brigitte has its roots in the Old Irish name Brighid, which is derived from the Proto-Celtic *Brigantia, meaning 'exalted one' or 'high goddess.' This name is associated with the goddess Brigid, a significant figure in Celtic mythology, who was revered as a goddess of fertility, healing, poetry, and the forge. The name evolved through various forms, including the Latinized Brigida, and eventually made its way into French as Brigitte, particularly gaining prominence in the medieval period.

Brigitte became widely recognized in the Christian context due to St. Brigid of Kildare, a 5th-century abbess and founder of several monasteries in Ireland.

She is one of Ireland's patron saints, and her legacy contributed to the name's enduring popularity in various cultures. The name was further popularized in the 17th century with the publication of works that celebrated her life and virtues, such as the hagiographies that depicted her as a model of piety and charity.

Culturally, Brigitte has been associated with qualities such as strength, wisdom, and creativity, reflecting the attributes of its mythological and historical namesakes. The name has also been linked to various traditions and folklore, particularly in Celtic regions, where the figure of Brigid is celebrated during the festival of Imbolc, marking the beginning of spring.

The diminutive form, Brigitte, has been embraced in various languages, often retaining the same connotations of reverence and admiration. Overall, the name Brigitte carries a rich historical and cultural significance that has allowed it to endure through centuries.

Famous people named Brigitte

In this section, you will find notable people named Brigitte. 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 Brigitte who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Brigitte Bardot is an actress and singer best known for And God Created Woman, Contempt, and The Truth.

Brigitte Nielsen is an actress and model best known for Rocky IV, Red Sonja, and The Surreal Life.

Fictional characters named Brigitte

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Brigitte is a fictional character from the video game Overwatch. She is a support hero known for her ability to heal allies and provide armor while also being able to defend herself in battle.

Sibling suggestions

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

CharlotteJulietteSophieGabrielleAmélieMargaux

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Brigitte. 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.

BrigidaBeatriceBiancaBrielleBrianaBrendaBlytheBriony

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brigitte was first seen in the United States in 1946.

Brigitte has ranked as high as #986 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Brigitte 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 Brigitte 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 Brigitte.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 59 59
2024 77 77
2023 58 58
2022 49 49
2021 63 63
2020 54 54
2019 60 60
2018 77 77
2017 65 65
2016 96 96
2015 130 130
2014 140 140
2013 85 85
2012 96 96
2011 58 58
2010 53 53
2009 60 60
2008 51 51
2007 54 54
2006 106 106
2005 78 78
2004 81 81
2003 103 103
2002 101 101
2001 83 83
2000 77 77
1999 79 79
1998 91 91
1997 112 112
1996 122 122
1995 131 131
1994 159 159
1993 157 157
1992 162 162
1991 130 130
1990 160 160
1989 182 182
1988 172 172
1987 162 162
1986 146 146
1985 158 158
1984 100 100
1983 120 120
1982 113 113
1981 114 114
1980 114 114
1979 94 94
1978 81 81
1977 124 124
1976 136 136
1975 99 99
1974 117 117
1973 152 152
1972 154 154
1971 171 171
1970 189 189
1969 224 224
1968 205 205
1967 228 228
1966 283 283
1965 288 288
1964 221 221
1963 219 219
1962 269 269
1961 280 280
1960 314 314
1959 282 282
1958 169 169
1957 33 33
1956 30 30
1955 18 18
1954 15 15
1953 22 22
1952 11 11
1951 6 6
1950 7 7
1949 9 9
1948 12 12
1946 5 5

Top States for Brigitte (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
TX 18
44%
FL 8
20%
NJ 5
12%
NY 5
12%
CA 5
12%