Bridger
Meaningbridge keeper · English
- US rank
- #701
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #701 in 2025
383 babies were named Bridger in the US in 2025. It has climbed 230 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2015–2025
US births per million boys, 1974–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,460 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bridger, 383 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bridger would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBridger first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearBridger is at its all-time high right now: #701 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBridger is 3.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,643 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,460.
- TrendBridger has climbed 230 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #701. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBridger is most popular in Wyoming, where it ranks #54, followed by Utah (#114) and Montana (#127). It's in the top 1,000 in 25 states.
- MeaningIn English, Bridger means “bridge keeper”.
About the name Bridger
Bridger is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “bridge keeper”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ger”. US birth records list Bridger for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 50 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #701 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #701, with 383 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.9 | 537,634 girls |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 173,913 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.0 | 247,934 boys |
| 1980s | 8.3 | 121,065 boys |
| 1990s | 37 | 26,709 boys |
| 2000s | 87 | 11,555 boys |
| 2010s | 119 | 8,395 boys |
| 2020s | 192 | 5,196 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Bridger
What does the name Bridger mean?
Bridger means “bridge keeper” in English.
What is the origin of the name Bridger?
Bridger has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Bridger a boy or girl name?
Bridger is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Bridger?
Bridger ranked #701 for US boys in 2025, given to 383 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#701).