Total births
500
Girls' name · since 1957
Briget
Briget has 500 recorded births since 1957 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1974 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 500
- total births
- 1957–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
500 girls have been named Briget since 1957, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Briget has been recorded 500 times among girls since 1957, 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 1957 to 2012.
- 500 total births
- 1957–2012 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
500 girls have been named Briget since 1957, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2012.
- 500
- total births
- 1957–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Briget was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
22 babies were named Briget in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Briget's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Briget's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Briget at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Briget popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2012
- Peak year (1974)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Briget by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Briget's strongest decade.
156 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Briget births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
- 1960s
1960s
114 births
- 1970s
1970s
156 births
- 1980s
1980s
98 births
- 1990s
1990s
73 births
- 2000s 36
2000s
36 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 156 births (31% of all-time use).
How Briget 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 Briget's total volume
Briget vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Briget by state
Where Briget concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Briget's total US births 1.0%
Even split
5 of 500 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Briget? ▼
Since 1957, Social Security records show 500 babies named Briget. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 22 births.
When was Briget most popular? ▼
Briget was most popular in the 1970s decade with 156 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Briget most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Briget are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Briget been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Briget since 1957 -- 56 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Briget? ▼
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 Briget's data
- Briget's decade-level peak was the 1970s (156 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Brigets (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Briget
Nearby Names Like Briget
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Briget
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 Briget side by side: Briget vs Brittany Briget vs Brianna Briget vs Briana
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1957–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Briget: Baby Name Since 1957 - 500 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/briget. 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 Briget 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.