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Brigid
Brigid is a Gaelic name meaning 'exalted one' or 'high goddess.' It is associated with the Celtic goddess of poetry, healing, and fertility. The name Brigid evokes a sense of strength, creativity, and nurturing, embodying the spirit of inspiration and protection.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,504 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1999 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1943 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 26%IL — 22%PA — 19%CA — 18%OH — 15%
Notable People
Brigid Berlin (Artist and Socialite) · Brigid O'Shaughnessy (Character in *The Maltese Falcon*) · Brigid O'Brien (Irish Politician) · Brigid O'Malley (Irish Author) · Brigid Kemmerer (Author, *Letters to the Lost*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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