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Brigid

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Pronounced BREEG-eed /ˈbrig.id/Medium

Meaning: The exalted oneMedium

In 30 seconds: Brigid is an Irish name meaning 'the exalted one', tied closely to one of Ireland's most enduring figures of the same name.
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Origin MediumIrish, Irish Mythology
MeaningThe exalted one
U.S. rank (2025)#2784 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births61 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,504

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019172025

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

From the Irish, Brigid carries the sense of elevation and high standing built into 'the exalted one'. The name has deep roots in Ireland, where it appears in older spellings like Bríd and Brighid and gave rise to the widely used Bridget.

The harder Irish forms Bríd and Brighid sit beside the smoother Bridget, so families can choose between a more traditional Gaelic look and an Anglicized one. Kenyan marathon runner Brigid Kosgei carries it well beyond Ireland, a reminder that the name travels.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Brigid is 'the exalted one', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Brigid — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BrídBridgetBrighidBrigitBrigita

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Brigid Brannagh (1972–present)
    American actress known for Army Wives and Angel.
  • ★Brigid Kosgei (1994–present)
    Kenyan marathon runner and former world record holder.

If you like Brigid…

Bridget— the common Anglicized form of the same Irish name
Bria— another Irish name
Brenda— another Irish name
Bridgette— a similarly popular pick
Brea— another Irish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brigid mean?

Brigid is usually explained as meaning 'the exalted one' and is most often linked with Irish tradition.

How do you pronounce Brigid?

It's commonly said BREEG-eed /ˈbrig.id/.

Is Brigid a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Brigid is used as a girl name.

How popular is Brigid?

In 2024, Brigid ranked #2662 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.

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