girl's name
Birgit
BEER-git
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 295
Birgit is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Birgit is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1960, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1934.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Birgit Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 183 |
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Birgit?
In 1992, Birgit was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Birgit Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Birgit
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Birgit Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Birgit over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Birgit
- Pronunciation BEER-git
Sibling Names for Birgit
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Birgit — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Birgit
How popular is the name Birgit?
In 1992, Birgit was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Birgit a girl's or a boy's name?
Birgit is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Birgit?
Birgit has 2 syllables.
When was Birgit most popular?
Birgit peaked in 1960, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.