Briggs
Briggs is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dweller by the bridge.
Origin and history
Briggs originated as an English surname derived from a regional dialect variant of 'bridge'. Originally used to denote someone who lived near a bridge, it has recently gained traction in the United States as a trendy given name. Its sharp, modern sound appeals to parents looking for a surname-turned-first-name with rugged charm.
Popularity in the United States
9,377 babies in the United States have been named Briggs since 1880. It ranks #1244 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #364.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- UT (7.3 %)
- MN (5.4 %)
- LA (4.9 %)
- GA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 152 |
| 2000-2010 | 623 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,145 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,334 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from Old Norse 'bryggja' and Old English 'brycg', preserved in Northern English dialects as 'brig'.
- Over half of all U.S. births registered with the given name Briggs since 1880 occurred in the 2020-2025 period alone.