Bridge Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
Bridge means 'bridge' and symbolizes strength and connection.
Meaning of the Name Bridge
Bridge is a name of English origin that derives from the Old English word 'brycg', meaning 'bridge'. It is a surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked on a bridge. The name could also be metaphorical, suggesting a person who acts as a bridge between people or ideas. Bridge is a simple and strong name, evoking images of strength and connection.
Popularity of the Name Bridge
The popularity for the name Bridge peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 13 births, which ranked number 14,519 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Bridge had the most female births in 1981 with 5, which ranked number 10,409 out of 12,193 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 13, which ranked number 6,397 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Bridge has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 12 births, an increase of 100.00%. Among males, Bridge has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 12 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bridge
- 10 Year Trend of Bridge: 100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bridge: 100.00%
Popularity of Bridge by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bridge. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bridge in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bridge is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Bridge
- Total Births of Bridge: 13 (7.18%)
- Male Births of Bridge: 13 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Bridge over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.18% increase in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. Male births for Bridge have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 13 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.