Bridger
b-ridger,
br(id)-ger
US Popularity:1510
Origin:British
Meaning:Someone who lived near or worked on a bridge
Bridger is a boy’s name of British origin. Dating back to the 14th century, this was a last name that alluded to someone who lived near or worked on a bridge. Taking this water-loving spirit across the Atlantic, the name figures prominently in American history. Mountain man Jim Bridger embraced the beauty of nature and explored it throughout his life. This adventurous spirit could carry through to baby, inspiring them to go out and seize each day. Meeting new people and always eager to learn about the world around them, this adventurer can connect people through the bridges they build.
Bridger Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Bridger is currently #3779 on The Bump
Boy:Bridger is currently #2114 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Bridger is currently #1510 in U.S. births
Boy:Bridger is currently #751 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#751
in 2023
- 12
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Bridger
Behind the Name, Bridger, June 2019
Ancestry, Bridger Family History
SurnameDB, Last name: Bridger
Britannica, Jim Bridger, American frontiersman, March 2024
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