Bridgette
Every Bridgette since 1943 — 23,920 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bridgette
Bridgette is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,125 in 2025 with 88 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 23,920 American babies have been named Bridgette. Its peak came in 1970, when 630 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Bridgette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bridgette 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 | 88 | #2,125 | — | — |
| 2024 | 84 | #2,236 | — | — |
| 2023 | 78 | #2,339 | — | — |
| 2022 | 85 | #2,213 | — | — |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,613 | — | — |
| 2020 | 77 | #2,306 | — | — |
| 2019 | 99 | #1,961 | — | — |
| 2018 | 97 | #2,016 | — | — |
| 2017 | 123 | #1,721 | — | — |
| 2016 | 130 | #1,657 | — | — |
| 2015 | 146 | #1,532 | — | — |
| 2014 | 151 | #1,481 | — | — |
| 2013 | 172 | #1,352 | — | — |
| 2012 | 190 | #1,265 | — | — |
| 2011 | 179 | #1,315 | — | — |
| 2010 | 174 | #1,350 | — | — |
| 2009 | 204 | #1,220 | — | — |
| 2008 | 182 | #1,345 | — | — |
| 2007 | 187 | #1,305 | — | — |
| 2006 | 217 | #1,136 | — | — |
| 2005 | 210 | #1,121 | — | — |
| 2004 | 207 | #1,103 | — | — |
| 2003 | 252 | #935 | — | — |
| 2002 | 217 | #1,008 | — | — |
| 2001 | 234 | #946 | — | — |
| 2000 | 252 | #875 | — | — |
| 1995 | 426 | #552 | — | — |
| 1990 | 569 | #440 | — | — |
| 1985 | 496 | #440 | — | — |
| 1980 | 436 | #482 | — | — |
| 1975 | 454 | #436 | — | — |
| 1970 | 630 | #379 | — | — |
| 1965 | 494 | #420 | — | — |
| 1960 | 374 | #501 | — | — |
| 1955 | 47 | #1,482 | — | — |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,673 | — | — |
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Famous people named Bridgette
- Bridgette Wilson Actor · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bridgette in 2025?
Bridgette ranked #2,125 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 88 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bridgette?
23,920 babies have been named Bridgette in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bridgette most popular?
Bridgette peaked in 1970, when 630 newborns received the name.
Is Bridgette a boy or girl name?
Bridgette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bridgette rising or falling?
Bridgette is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bridgette?
Well-known people named Bridgette include Bridgette Wilson (actor).