Brigit

Girl name

Brigit has been given to 1,238 babies in the U.S. since 1954. It peaked in 1976.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,238

Peak year

1976 (46 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1954

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Brigit — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Brigidgirl

6,504 babies since 1917

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Brigit.

Shawneunisex

1,239 babies since 1948

Jenninegirl

1,240 babies since 1937

Laquintagirl

1,236 babies since 1958

Bobbijogirl

1,242 babies since 1961

Bertinagirl

1,234 babies since 1882

Shauntagirl

1,230 babies since 1966

Evitagirl

1,247 babies since 1951

Shondragirl

1,228 babies since 1961

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FAQ

How popular is the name Brigit?

Brigit has been given to 1,238 babies in the U.S. since 1954. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Brigit peak?

Brigit peaked in 1976, when 46 babies were given the name.

Is Brigit a girl or boy name?

Brigit is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Brigit are girls).

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