Bridgette
Girl name · Celtic · French · Irish
Meaningexalted one · English form of Bridget
- US rank
- #2,117
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #356 in 1973
88 babies were named Bridgette in the US in 2025. It has climbed 185 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1943–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,248 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Bridgette, 88 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bridgette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBridgette first shows up in US birth records in 1943, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 82 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1973, when it ranked #356. Today it's #2,117, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBridgette was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 7,205 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 18,248.
- TrendBridgette has climbed 185 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,117. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBridgette is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #651. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningBridgette is an English form of Bridget, which means “exalted one”. Our records link it to Celtic, French and Irish roots.
About the name Bridgette
Bridgette is a girl name of Celtic, French and Irish origin meaning “exalted one”. It has 9 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Bridgette for girls from 1943 to 2025, in 82 of those 83 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #356 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,117, with 88 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesFrench namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.6 | 215,385 girls |
| 1950s | 39 | 25,419 girls |
| 1960s | 277 | 3,612 girls |
| 1970s | 312 | 3,207 girls |
| 1980s | 285 | 3,510 girls |
| 1990s | 237 | 4,215 girls |
| 2000s | 117 | 8,530 girls |
| 2010s | 83 | 12,012 girls |
| 2020s | 49 | 20,353 girls |
Other spellings of Bridgette
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Questions about the name Bridgette
What does the name Bridgette mean?
Bridgette means “exalted one” in English, as a form of Bridget.
What is the origin of the name Bridgette?
Bridgette has Celtic, French, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Bridgette a boy or girl name?
Bridgette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Bridgette?
Bridgette ranked #2,117 for US girls in 2025, given to 88 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#356).