#7852024 rank
2021peak year
5,905babies named Bridger since 1880
▲ +32%5-year trend
Bridger popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Bridger mean?
An English surname meaning 'dweller by a bridge', made famous by frontier scout Jim Bridger. It now appeals to parents seeking rugged western heritage names.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylemodern, vintage
Names like Bridger
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Famous Bridgers
- Jim Bridger, frontiersman
Spellings & variants
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