Is Brigid a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Brigid is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Brigid?

It’s currently ranked #885 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Brigid?

BREE-jid · IPA: //ˈbrɪdʒɪd//

Brigid Girl

Popularity: #885 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBREE-jid / /ˈbrɪdʒɪd/

Irish; Latin

Meaning

Irish: exalted one; Latin: strength

Historical & Cultural Background

Brigid is a name of significant importance in Irish culture, associated with the goddess Brigid, who represents fertility, healing, and poetry. The name has also been borne by Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints, who founded a monastery in the 5th century. The name has been popular in various forms across different cultures and has been embraced in both religious and secular contexts.

Trend Summary

Brigid has seen a steady interest in the United States, particularly among those seeking traditional Irish names.

Variants

Brid
Bridgit
Bridgid

International Variants

Brigida (Italian)
Brigide (French)
Brigida (Spanish)

Famous people named Brigid

Brigid O'Shaughnessy was a notable character in Dashiell Hammett's novel 'The Maltese Falcon', known for her complex personality.

Brigid O'Connell is a contemporary Irish artist recognized for her contributions to modern sculpture.

Brigid O'Neill is a prominent Irish singer-songwriter celebrated for her folk music.

Brigid O'Connor was an influential Irish politician who served in the Dáil Éireann.

Fictional characters named Brigid

Brigid is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses', known for her role as a skilled archer.

Brigid is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra', serving as a member of Team Avatar.

Sibling Suggestions

Aisling Caoimhe Siobhan Maeve Niamh Orla Fiona

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brigid was first seen in the United States in 1917. Brigid has ranked as high as #1151 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)

Top States for Brigid (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
VA	6	50%
PA	6	50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

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