Girl nameCurrently #13,729 in the USFalling
British
//ˈbɹɪtɪʃ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20157 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching British'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.
British's popularity over time
| Year | Births named British |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
British through the decades
- British peaked in 2015, when 21 babies were named British in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of British has risen 48% compared to the 10 years before that.
- British currently ranks #13,729 in the US and is cooling off.