Briceida
A feminine name derived from the Spanish language, meaning "immortal and powerful".
Name Census estimates that about 446 living Americans carry the first name Briceida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Briceida today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Briceida births was 2005 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Briceida. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
446
~ 1 in 768,507 Americans
Peak year
2005
44 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2017 SSA rank
#14,450
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Briceida: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Briceida from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 275 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Briceida by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Briceida during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Briceidas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Briceida, while Washington, Arizona, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Briceida
The given name Briceida has its origins in the Spanish language and culture. It is believed to have been derived from the Old Spanish word "bricia," which means "strength" or "power." The name's roots can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Briceida can be found in a medieval Spanish text from the 13th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a brave and courageous woman who fought alongside her husband during the Reconquista period. This historical reference suggests that the name was associated with strength and valor from its inception.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Briceida. One of the earliest known was Briceida de Castilla (1272-1330), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the development of her region's agricultural practices and infrastructure.
Another notable figure was Briceida Contreras (1582-1647), a Spanish nun and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of theology and philosophy during the Golden Age of Spanish literature and arts.
In the 19th century, Briceida Martínez (1824-1892) was a prominent Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls and fought tirelessly for equal access to education for women in Spain.
Moving into the 20th century, Briceida Cuevas (1901-1978) was a renowned Mexican artist and painter known for her vibrant depictions of everyday life and indigenous cultures in Mexico.
Lastly, Briceida Rodríguez (1925-2019) was a celebrated Peruvian writer and activist who played a crucial role in raising awareness about indigenous rights and promoting social justice through her literary works.
While the name Briceida is not as common today as it once was, it continues to hold a significant place in Hispanic culture and history, representing strength, courage, and a deep connection to the region's rich heritage.
People
Briceida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Briceida as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Briceida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Briceida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 446 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Briceida going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 768,507 US residents.
Is Briceida a common name?
We classify Briceida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 455 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Briceida most popular?
The single biggest year for Briceida was 2005, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Briceida is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Briceida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Briceida in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.