Brigdon
A masculine name derived from an Old English place name, possibly referring to a bridge.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Brigdon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brigdon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brigdon births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brigdon. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Brigdon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#12,499
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Brigdon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brigdon from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brigdon 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 Brigdon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brigdon
The name Brigdon is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history spanning multiple cultures and eras. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Germany and Scandinavia. Linguists believe that the name derives from the Proto-Germanic root word "brig," which translates to "bridge" or "crossing," and the suffix "-don," which signifies a location or settlement.
In the early medieval period, the name Brigdon appeared in various forms, such as "Brigdun" and "Brigdone," in ancient manuscripts and historical records. It was particularly prevalent among the Anglo-Saxon communities that settled in parts of Britain after the 5th century CE. The name's connection to bridges and crossings may have held symbolic significance for these early settlers, perhaps reflecting their journey or the establishment of new settlements.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Brigdon was a Saxon warrior named Brigdon the Stalwart, who lived in the 7th century CE. He was renowned for his bravery in defending his village from invading forces. His exploits were documented in the "Annals of Mercia," an ancient chronicle chronicling the history of the Mercian kingdom.
During the Middle Ages, the name Brigdon gained popularity across various regions of Europe. Notably, a French nobleman named Brigdon de Montfort (1180-1249) played a pivotal role in the Albigensian Crusade, leading the Catholic forces against the Cathar heretics in southern France. His military prowess and strategic acumen were celebrated in contemporary accounts.
As the Renaissance dawned, the name Brigdon continued to be prominent. One notable figure was the Italian philosopher and humanist Brigdon Vespucci (1454-1512), who was renowned for his scholarship and contributions to the revival of classical learning. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied in academic circles of the time.
In the realm of literature, the English poet and playwright Brigdon Marlowe (1564-1593) left an indelible mark on the Elizabethan era. His masterpieces, including "Doctor Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta," explored profound themes of ambition, religion, and morality, cementing his place as one of the most influential dramatists of his time.
The name Brigdon has also been associated with notable figures in more recent centuries. Brigdon Beaumont (1738-1805) was a renowned British naturalist and explorer who contributed significantly to the field of natural history through his extensive travels and meticulous documentation of plant and animal species.
These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have borne the name Brigdon throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the richness and complexity of this unique moniker.
People
Brigdon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brigdon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brigdon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brigdon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brigdon 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Brigdon a common name?
We classify Brigdon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brigdon most popular?
The single biggest year for Brigdon was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brigdon is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Brigdon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brigdon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brigdon in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Brigdon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brigdon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Brigdon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Brigdon?
Want to know how many people have the name Brigdon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.