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Briggs

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Pronounced BRIGZ /ˈbrɪɡz/High

Meaning: From the English surname Briggs — 'one who lives by the bridges' (a topographic name, from brycg, 'a bridge'); used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Of the bridges: Briggs is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Briggs — 'one who lives by the bridges' (a topographic name, from brycg, 'a bridge'); used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#8513 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 90

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120132024

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

Briggs comes from the English surname Briggs — 'one who lives by the bridges' (a topographic name, from brycg, 'a bridge'). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'BRIGZ').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare for girls, of-the-bridges at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Briggs means 'one who lives by the bridges' in English (from brycg, 'a bridge') — a crisp surname-name used for both sexes (here for a girl; said 'BRIGZ').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Briggs — surname-name; unisex

Variations

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Nicknames

Brig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Briggs mean?

Briggs is an English surname — 'one who lives by the bridges'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Briggs?

It's said BRIGZ /ˈbrɪɡz/ — one syllable.

Is Briggs a boy or girl name?

Briggs is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Briggs?

Briggs is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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