Bridge
Meaningbridge · English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #6,406 in 2019
6 babies were named Bridge in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,075 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025
US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bridge you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bridge, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bridge would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBridge first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #6,406.
- TrendBridge has slipped 4,075 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Bridge means “bridge”.
About the name Bridge
Bridge is a boy name of English origin meaning “bridge”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-dge”. US birth records list Bridge for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 18 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #6,406 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 2000s | 1.0 | 961,538 boys |
| 2010s | 2.3 | 440,529 boys |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 167,131 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Bridge
What does the name Bridge mean?
Bridge means “bridge” in English.
What is the origin of the name Bridge?
Bridge has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Bridge a boy or girl name?
Bridge is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bridge?
Bridge ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#6,406).