Total births
36
Girls' name · since 1960
Bridgetta
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 36 babies named Bridgetta, peaking in 1967. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 36
- total births
- 1960–1971
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Bridgetta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 36 recorded since 1960.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bridgetta has been recorded 36 times among girls since 1960, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 1971.
- 36 total births
- 1960–1971 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
36 girls have been named Bridgetta since 1960, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1971.
- 36
- total births
- 1960–1971
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Bridgetta was born in this single decade.
1967
Single peak year
8 babies were named Bridgetta in 1967 - its busiest year on record.
Bridgetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Bridgetta splits its recorded history at 1968: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1967 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Bridgetta at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1967
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Bridgetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–1971
- Peak year (1967)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Bridgetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Bridgetta's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Bridgetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
25 births
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 25 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bridgetta? ▼
36 babies have been named Bridgetta since 1960. It was last recorded in 1971. The peak year was 1967 with 8 births.
When was Bridgetta most popular? ▼
Bridgetta was most popular in the 1960s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1967.
How long has the name Bridgetta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bridgetta since 1960 -- 12 years through the most recent 1971 data.
What names are similar to Bridgetta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brittany, Brianna, Briana, Bridget, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Bridgetta's data
- Bridgetta's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (25 total births) through the 1970s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bridgetta
Nearby Names Like Bridgetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bridgetta
Brittany Girl
#791 360,673 births
Brianna Girl
#181 264,799 births
Briana Girl
#536 97,120 births
Bridget Girl
#706 92,367 births
Brittney Girl
#2987 82,203 births
Compare Bridgetta side by side: Bridgetta vs Brittany Bridgetta vs Brianna Bridgetta vs Briana
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1960–1971 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bridgetta: Baby Name Since 1960 - 36 Births, Peak 1967." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bridgetta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bridgetta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.