Girl nameCurrently #791 in the USFalling
Brittany
//ˈbɹɪtəni//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19898 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Brittany'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.
Brittany's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Brittany |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1969 | 62 |
| 1970 | 76 |
| 1971 | 149 |
| 1972 | 199 |
| 1973 | 219 |
| 1974 | 256 |
| 1975 | 332 |
| 1976 | 359 |
| 1977 | 495 |
| 1978 | 639 |
| 1979 | 805 |
| 1980 | 1,414 |
| 1981 | 1,723 |
| 1982 | 3,118 |
| 1983 | 4,403 |
| 1984 | 7,712 |
| 1985 | 15,498 |
| 1986 | 20,388 |
| 1987 | 22,319 |
| 1988 | 26,917 |
| 1989 | 38,007 |
| 1990 | 36,649 |
| 1991 | 29,135 |
| 1992 | 25,027 |
| 1993 | 21,758 |
| 1994 | 18,938 |
| 1995 | 16,513 |
| 1996 | 13,816 |
| 1997 | 11,542 |
| 1998 | 9,857 |
| 1999 | 7,947 |
| 2000 | 5,184 |
| 2001 | 2,939 |
| 2002 | 1,937 |
| 2003 | 1,583 |
| 2004 | 1,369 |
| 2005 | 1,193 |
| 2006 | 1,025 |
| 2007 | 918 |
| 2008 | 776 |
| 2009 | 672 |
| 2010 | 732 |
| 2011 | 750 |
| 2012 | 769 |
| 2013 | 724 |
| 2014 | 698 |
| 2015 | 689 |
| 2016 | 573 |
| 2017 | 402 |
| 2018 | 307 |
| 2019 | 320 |
| 2020 | 265 |
| 2021 | 284 |
| 2022 | 332 |
| 2023 | 311 |
| 2024 | 355 |
Brittany through the decades
- Brittany peaked in 1989, when 38,007 babies were named Brittany in the US.
- The 1990s were Brittany's strongest decade, averaging 19,118 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Brittany has fallen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Brittany currently ranks #791 in the US and is cooling off.