girl's name
Birgitta
bir-GIT-uh
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 85
Birgitta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 5 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.
- Birgitta is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1961, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1959.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Birgitta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Birgitta?
In 1991, Birgitta was given to 5 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.
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 Birgitta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Birgitta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Birgitta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Birgitta
- Pronunciation bir-GIT-uh
Sibling Names for Birgitta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Birgitta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Birgitta
How popular is the name Birgitta?
In 1991, Birgitta was given to 5 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 Birgitta a girl's or a boy's name?
Birgitta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Birgitta?
Birgitta has 3 syllables.
When was Birgitta most popular?
Birgitta peaked in 1961, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.