Brigid
4 countries#2778 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Brigid was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,504 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #2778 · peaked in 2000 with 132 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
86 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 1999 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
43 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 1996 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
40 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 1999 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 1981–1981 · peaked in 1981 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Brigid’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1905 | — |
| 2007 | #2177 | ↓272 |
| 2008 | #2078 | ↑99 |
| 2009 | #2204 | ↓126 |
| 2010 | #2313 | ↓109 |
| 2011 | #2346 | ↓33 |
| 2012 | #2189 | ↑157 |
| 2013 | #2408 | ↓219 |
| 2014 | #2194 | ↑214 |
| 2015 | #2318 | ↓124 |
| 2016 | #2366 | ↓48 |
| 2017 | #2401 | ↓35 |
| 2018 | #2438 | ↓37 |
| 2019 | #2331 | ↑107 |
| 2020 | #2416 | ↓85 |
| 2021 | #3390 | ↓974 |
| 2022 | #2956 | ↑434 |
| 2023 | #2614 | ↑342 |
| 2024 | #2661 | ↓47 |
| 2025 | #2778 | ↓117 |
Frequently asked questions about Brigid
Is Brigid a popular name?
Yes — Brigid currently ranks #2778 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Brigid more common for boys or girls?
Brigid is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Brigid most popular?
Brigid peaked in 2000 in United States, with 132 recorded births that year.
Is Brigid rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Brigid’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4083 in 1917 to #2778 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Brigid?
At least 6,590 babies have been recorded with the name Brigid across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Brigid popular in more than one country?
Yes — Brigid appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Brigid?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Brigid include Bennie, Braylynn, Chesney, Emarie.
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