Brig
Pronunciation: [ br-IHG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Brig first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 72 babies have been named Brig in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brig is past its peak , currently ranked #29,346 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,346
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Old French roux from Latin russus origin
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis