Bridget is a distinctive choice, ranked #845 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Bridget in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#845
US Rank #724
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About the Name Bridget
Bridget ranked #845 in 2025, down from its peak of #444 in 1998 â still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Bridget is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Bridget in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #703, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
â Famous People Named Bridget
Bridget Phillipson â Bridget Maeve Phillipson is a British politician who has served as Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities since July 2024.
Bridget Brink â Bridget Ann Brink is an American diplomat who served as the United States ambassador to Ukraine from 2022 to 2025.
Bridget Riley â Bridget Louise Riley is an English painter known for her op art paintings.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Bridget
Unlikely. With around 42 UK babies named Bridget per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bridget in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Bridget is rising: up 147 places since 2020, to #845 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #444 in 1998.
Bridget is more popular in the US (#703) than in the UK (#1007). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Bridget include: Bridget Phillipson, Bridget Brink and Bridget Riley. Short summaries for each appear below.
Bridget ranks #703 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
42
UK babies named Bridget (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 147 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Bridget
Almost certainly the only Bridget in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Bridget
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Bridget Maeve Phillipson is a British politician who has served as Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities since July 2024.
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Bridget Hanley was an American actress, known for her starring and supporting roles in TV comedy, western, adventure, and drama programs, including as Candy Pruitt in the Western dramedy series Here Come the Brides.