Unisex nameCurrently #9,084 in the USFalling
Britain
//ˈbɹɪtən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20147 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Britain's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Britain's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Britain |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 49 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 70 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 16 |
Britain through the decades
- Britain peaked in 2014, when 70 babies were named Britain in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Britain has fallen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Britain currently ranks #9,084 in the US and is cooling off.