Brigitte
Brigitte is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Exalted one or strength.
Origin and history
Brigitte is the French form of the Irish name Brighid, which derives from a Celtic root meaning exalted or exalted one. It gained widespread cultural recognition internationally in the mid-20th century. In the United States, it has been a moderately used female given name with steady, low-level representation across generations.
Popularity in the United States
9,165 babies in the United States have been named Brigitte since 1880. It ranks #1740 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1741.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.4 %)
- NY (15.1 %)
- TX (11 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 26 |
| 1950-1960 | 593 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,531 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,317 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,381 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,303 |
| 2000-2010 | 794 |
| 2010-2019 | 860 |
| 2020-2029 | 360 |
Famous people named Brigitte
- Brigitte Bardot: Actress, Model
- Brigitte Nielsen: Actress, Model
- Brigitte Macron: Educator, First Lady
Nicknames
Bri, Brie
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Brigid, the ancient Celtic goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom.
- Brigitte became the standard French rendition before spreading widely across non-Francophone Europe and North America.