Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Briggs.
National Rank (2025)
#356
All-Time Peak Rank
#327 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
9,377
Unisex Distribution99.0% Boy / 1.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Briggs Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Briggs
According to SSA data, Briggs achieved its highest historical rank of #327 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,059 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 184.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 37 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Briggs scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+184.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,059Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
37Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:10
1930s:5
1940s:11
1950s:18
1960s:32
1970s:5
1980s:42
1990s:152
2000s:623
2010s:3,145
2020s:5,334
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBriggs
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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