Total births
1,275
Girls' name · since 1955
Bridgit
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 1,275 babies named Bridgit, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,275
- total births
- 1955–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Bridgit is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,275 have been recorded since 1955.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bridgit has been recorded 1,275 times among girls since 1955, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2016.
- 1,275 total births
- 1955–2016 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,275 girls have been named Bridgit since 1955, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2016.
- 1,275
- total births
- 1955–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Bridgit was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
41 babies were named Bridgit in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Bridgit's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bridgit's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1956, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1966 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bridgit at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Bridgit popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2016
- Peak year (1966)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Bridgit by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Bridgit's strongest decade.
297 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Bridgit births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 32
1950s
32 births
- 1960s
1960s
277 births
- 1970s
1970s
297 births
- 1980s
1980s
233 births
- 1990s
1990s
201 births
- 2000s
2000s
140 births
- 2010s 95
2010s
95 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 297 births (23% of all-time use).
How Bridgit compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Bridgit's total volume
Bridgit vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Bridgit by state
Where Bridgit concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 22 | 1.7% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Bridgit's total US births 1.7%
Even split
22 of 1,275 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bridgit? ▼
1,275 babies have been named Bridgit since 1955. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1966 with 41 births.
When was Bridgit most popular? ▼
Bridgit was most popular in the 1970s decade with 297 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Bridgit most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bridgit are New York (22 births), California (11 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Bridgit been used? ▼
Bridgit has been recorded in Social Security data since 1955, spanning 62 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Bridgit? ▼
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 Bridgit's data
- Bridgit's decade-level peak was the 1970s (297 total births); usage has since declined to 95 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Bridgits (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Bridgit
Nearby Names Like Bridgit
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bridgit
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 Bridgit side by side: Bridgit vs Brittany Bridgit vs Brianna Bridgit vs Briana
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1955–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bridgit: Baby Name Since 1955 - 1,275 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bridgit. 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 Bridgit 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 June 2026.