Briggs
Meaningbridges · English
- US rank
- #356
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #327 in 2024
921 babies were named Briggs in the US in 2025. It has climbed 84 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1927–2025
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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 1,855 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Briggs, 921 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Briggs would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBriggs first shows up in US birth records in 1927, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 98 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #327.
- Then vs nowBriggs is 26× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 47,847 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,855.
- TrendBriggs has climbed 84 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #356. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBriggs is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #53, followed by Wyoming (#89) and South Dakota (#105). It's in the top 1,000 in 39 states.
- MeaningIn English, Briggs means “bridges”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Briggs
Briggs is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “bridges”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-ggs”. US birth records list Briggs for boys from 1927 to 2025, in 54 of those 99 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #327 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #356, with 921 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 3.0 | 337,079 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,234,568 boys |
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 boys |
| 1960s | 1.7 | 595,238 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1980s | 2.3 | 442,478 boys |
| 1990s | 7.9 | 126,904 boys |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,165 boys |
| 2010s | 169 | 5,934 boys |
| 2020s | 515 | 1,942 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 Briggs
What does the name Briggs mean?
Briggs means “bridges” in English.
What is the origin of the name Briggs?
Briggs has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Briggs a boy or girl name?
Briggs is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Briggs?
Briggs ranked #356 for US boys in 2025, given to 921 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#327).