Brigitte Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French and German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Brigitte means strength and independence.
Meaning of the Name Brigitte
Brigitte is a feminine given name of French and German origin. It is a variant of the name Bridget, which is derived from the Irish name Brighid. Brighid is the name of an ancient Celtic goddess associated with fire, poetry, and wisdom. The name Brigitte is often associated with strength, independence, and intelligence.
Popularity of the Name Brigitte
The popularity for the name Brigitte peaked in popularity in the year 1960 with 314 births, which ranked number 1,003 out of 10,752 unique names for that year. Brigitte had the most female births in 1960 with 314, which ranked number 550 out of 7,331 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Brigitte has declined sharply over the last ten years from 96 births to 49 births, a decline of -48.96%. Among females, Brigitte has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 96 births to 49 births, a decline of -48.96%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brigitte
- 20 Year Trend of Brigitte: -51.49%
- 10 Year Trend of Brigitte: -48.96%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Brigitte: -48.96%
Popularity of Brigitte by State
Among females, Brigitte was most popular in Southwestern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Brigitte. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1923 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Brigitte
- Total Births of Brigitte: 46 (-6.50%)
- Female Births of Brigitte: 46 (-6.50%)
Given the downward trend of Brigitte over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.50% decrease in total births, for a total of 46 births in 2024. For Females, births for Brigitte have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 46 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.50%.