Bridger
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Bridger since 1974 — 6,945 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bridger
Bridger is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #701 in 2025 with 383 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 6,945 American babies have been named Bridger. Its peak came in 2025, when 388 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bridger stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bridger year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,337 | 383 | #701 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,044 | 319 | #790 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,092 | 348 | #751 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,119 | 348 | #739 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,435 | 357 | #723 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,376 | 239 | #931 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,128 | 242 | #908 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,113 | 229 | #927 |
| 2017 | — | — | 221 | #944 |
| 2016 | — | — | 263 | #856 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,911 | 198 | #1,024 |
| 2014 | — | — | 211 | #986 |
| 2013 | — | — | 230 | #905 |
| 2012 | — | — | 217 | #937 |
| 2011 | — | — | 207 | #958 |
| 2010 | — | — | 219 | #920 |
| 2009 | — | — | 242 | #869 |
| 2008 | — | — | 206 | #969 |
| 2007 | — | — | 181 | #1,038 |
| 2006 | — | — | 167 | #1,072 |
| 2005 | — | — | 168 | #1,011 |
| 2004 | — | — | 158 | #1,035 |
| 2003 | — | — | 161 | #985 |
| 2002 | — | — | 149 | #1,026 |
| 2001 | — | — | 153 | #998 |
| 2000 | — | — | 144 | #1,015 |
| 1995 | — | — | 74 | #1,370 |
| 1990 | — | — | 32 | #2,221 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,428 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #3,882 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bridger mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Bridger in 2025?
Bridger ranked #701 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 383 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bridger?
6,945 babies have been named Bridger in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bridger most popular?
Bridger peaked in 2025, when 388 newborns received the name.
Is Bridger a boy or girl name?
Bridger is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bridger rising or falling?
Bridger is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.