girl's name
Briget
BRIJ-it (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 506
Briget is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 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.
- Peaked in 1974, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1957.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Briget Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 114 |
| 1970s | 156 |
| 1980s | 98 |
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Briget?
In 2012, Briget 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 Briget 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 Briget
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Briget Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Briget over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Briget
- English BRIJ-it
Sibling Names for Briget
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Briget — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Briget
How popular is the name Briget?
In 2012, Briget 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 Briget a girl's or a boy's name?
Briget is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Briget?
Briget has 2 syllables.
When was Briget most popular?
Briget peaked in 1974, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.