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Bridge

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRIJ /ˈbrɪdʒ/High

Meaning: From the English word bridge, 'a bridge; a crossing; one who lived by a bridge' (from Old English brycg); a word/surname-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A bridge; one who lived by a bridge: Bridge is an English word/surname. Crisp, bold, and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word bridge, 'a bridge; a crossing; one who lived by a bridge' (from Old English brycg); a word/surname-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7818 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919962024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bridge comes from the English word bridge, 'a bridge; a crossing; one who lived by a bridge' (from Old English brycg; a word/surname-name; also a short form of Bridger; we note the word-name). A crisp, bold name (said 'BRIJ').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-bridge at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Bridge means 'a bridge; a crossing; one who lived by a bridge' (from Old English brycg) — a crisp, bold word/surname-name (we note the word-name; said 'BRIJ').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Bridge — word/surname-name

Variations

BridgerBridges

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bridge mean?

Bridge is an English word/surname — 'a bridge; one who lived by a bridge'. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Bridge?

It's said BRIJ /ˈbrɪdʒ/ — one syllable.

Is Bridge a boy or girl name?

Bridge is a boy's name here.

How popular is Bridge?

Bridge is a very rare given name in the U.S.

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