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Bridget
Bridget is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic name Brighid, meaning 'strength' or 'exalted one.' It embodies qualities of resilience and leadership, evoking a sense of warmth and nurturing. A Bridget is often seen as a pillar of support and inspiration to others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 92,517 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1973 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 23%PA — 22%NJ — 20%MA — 18%IL — 17%
Notable People
Bridget Jones (Fictional Character, *Bridget Jones's Diary*) · Bridget Fonda (Actress, *Single White Female*) · Bridget Riley (Artist, known for Op Art) · Bridget Bishop (First woman executed in the Salem witch trials) · Bridget Regan (Actress, *Legend of the Seeker*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BriBridge
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