Brighid
Girl name · Celtic · Gaelic · Irish
Meaningexalted one · Irish
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,808 in 1991
6 babies were named Brighid in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brighid you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Brighid, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brighid would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrighid first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1991, when it reached #4,808.
- Then vs nowBrighid was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- MeaningIn Irish, Brighid means “exalted one”. Our records link it to Celtic, Gaelic and Irish roots.
About the name Brighid
Brighid is a girl name of Celtic, Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “exalted one”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-hid”. US birth records list Brighid for girls from 1975 to 2025, in 45 of those 51 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #4,808 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesGaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.3 | 427,350 girls |
| 1980s | 5.7 | 174,520 girls |
| 1990s | 8.7 | 115,075 girls |
| 2000s | 8.2 | 122,100 girls |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 194,175 girls |
| 2020s | 1.7 | 576,923 girls |
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Questions about the name Brighid
What does the name Brighid mean?
Brighid means “exalted one” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Brighid?
Brighid has Celtic, Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Brighid a boy or girl name?
Brighid is a girl name.
How popular is the name Brighid?
Brighid ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#4,808).