NAME PROFILE

Brigit

Derived from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning 'bearing Christ.' This name characterizes a person who is a supportive and compassionate leader, often seen as a protective figure who carries light and hope into the lives of others.

Key Stats

Total births1,238
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2006
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded1957
Most recent2006
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 65%NY — 18%IL — 12%TX — 6%AK — 0%

Notable People

Christoph Waltz (Actor, Inglourious Basterds) · Christoph Willibald Gluck (Composer, Orfeo ed Euridice) · Christoph Metzelder (Professional Footballer, Real Madrid) · Christoph Harting (Olympic Discus Thrower, Gold Medalist) · Christoph Sanders (Actor, Last Man Standing)

Nicknames & Diminutives

ChrisChristiStoph

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