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Bridges

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRIJ-iz /ˈbrɪdʒ.ɪz/High

Meaning: Bridges is an English surname meaning 'dweller by the bridge,' and also reads as the plural word 'bridges.' Its first-name use is modern and rare, part of the trend of surname and word names.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern surname name: Bridges means 'dweller by the bridge' (said 'BRIJ-iz'). Fresh and connective.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBridges is an English surname meaning 'dweller by the bridge,' and also reads as the plural word 'bridges.' Its first-name use is modern and rare, part of the trend of surname and word names.
U.S. rank (2024)#12575 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120032024

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

Bridges is an English surname, 'dweller by the bridge,' and also the plural word. Its given-name use is modern and rare, riding the wave of surname and word names. A connective two-beat name (said 'BRIJ-iz').

It is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Bridges began as an English surname for someone who lived by a bridge, and it doubles as a word suggesting connection and crossing. As a first name it feels modern and warm (said 'BRIJ-iz').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Bridges — English surname 'dweller by the bridge'; word name

Variations

BridgerBridge

Nicknames

BridgeBridg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bridges mean?

Bridges is an English surname meaning 'dweller by the bridge,' and also the word 'bridges.'

How do you pronounce Bridges?

It's said BRIJ-iz /ˈbrɪdʒ.ɪz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bridges a boy or girl name?

Here Bridges is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Bridges?

Bridges is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S.

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