Briggitte
Meaningexalted one · French form of Brigitte
- US rank
- #5,238
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,619 in 1959
24 babies were named Briggitte in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1959–2025
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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 67,114 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Briggitte, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Briggitte would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBriggitte first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1959, when it reached #3,619.
- MeaningBriggitte is a French form of Brigitte, which means “exalted one”. Our records link it to French and Irish roots.
About the name Briggitte
Briggitte is a girl name of 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 Briggitte for girls from 1959 to 2025, in 13 of those 67 years. Its best year was 1959, when it ranked #3,619 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,238, with 24 babies.
Origin:French namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.9 | 169,492 girls |
| 1960s | 3.6 | 277,008 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 girls |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 210,526 girls |
Other spellings of Briggitte
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Briggitte
What does the name Briggitte mean?
Briggitte means “exalted one” in French, as a form of Brigitte.
What is the origin of the name Briggitte?
Briggitte has French, Irish roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Briggitte a boy or girl name?
Briggitte is a girl name.
How popular is the name Briggitte?
Briggitte ranked #5,238 for US girls in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 1959 (#3,619).