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Summary

Briggs is an Old English name meaning 'bridge.' It evolved from the Old English 'brycg' through Middle English before settling into its modern form. The name is associated with strength and reliability, has biblical relevance, and has seen usage primarily as a surname with increasing popularity as a given name in more recent centuries.

The name Briggs is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Briggs has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Briggs' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5479th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4970th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6919th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5770th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1722nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 505th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11771st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Briggs' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.