GirlIrish origin

Brigid: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A flame keeper and patron of poetry and healing.

Origin
Irish
Syllables
2
Current rank
#2423
Peak
#944 in 1965

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1917: #415719171940: #324519401950: #183719501960: #109419601970: #160219701980: #141619801990: #155819902000: #140320002005: #179020052010: #231420102015: #232220152020: #24232020#1#4157

What Brigid Means

Brigid is a girl name of Irish origin. A flame keeper and patron of poetry and healing.

How Popular Brigid Is

Brigid currently ranks #2423 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #944 in 1965. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Brigid

  • At its most popular, Brigid reached #944 in the U.S. in 1965.
  • Brigid is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Brigid is a name with Celtic Irish roots.

Names Like Brigid

Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Brigid

Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Brigid.

Questions About Brigid

What does Brigid mean?

Brigid is a girl name of Irish origin. A flame keeper and patron of poetry and healing.

How popular is Brigid?

Brigid currently ranks #2423 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #944 in 1965. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Brigid come from?

Brigid comes from Irish roots. At its most popular, Brigid reached #944 in the U.S. in 1965.

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