Brigid Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Brigid means 'exalted one' and is associated with qualities like creativity and wisdom.
Meaning of the Name Brigid
Brigid is a name of Celtic origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name Brighid, which means 'exalted one'. Brigid is also associated with the Celtic goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom. The name has deep roots in Irish mythology and is often associated with qualities such as creativity, inspiration, and healing.
Popularity of the Name Brigid
The popularity for the name Brigid peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 132 births, which ranked number 2,476 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Brigid had the most female births in 2000 with 132, which ranked number 1,402 out of 17,658 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Brigid has declined sharply over the last ten years from 86 births to 56 births, a decline of -34.88%. Among females, Brigid has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 86 births to 56 births, a decline of -34.88%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brigid
- 20 Year Trend of Brigid: -50.88%
- 10 Year Trend of Brigid: -34.88%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Brigid: -34.88%
Popularity of Brigid by State
Among females, Brigid was most popular in Western states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Brigid. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2367 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1208 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Brigid
- Total Births of Brigid: 54 (-4.20%)
- Female Births of Brigid: 54 (-4.20%)
Given the downward trend of Brigid over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.20% decrease in total births, for a total of 54 births in 2024. For Females, births for Brigid have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 54 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.20%.