Brit
Brit is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From Britain or a Briton.
Origin and history
Brit is a rare masculine name derived from Old English and Brythonic elements referring to a Briton or someone from Great Britain. It is also encountered as a short form of names like Britain, Briton, or Britt. In the United States, it has been used sparingly throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Popularity in the United States
628 babies in the United States have been named Brit since 1880. It ranks #4048 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 127 |
| 1970-1980 | 100 |
| 1980-1990 | 125 |
| 1990-2000 | 88 |
| 2000-2010 | 69 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Brit
- Brit Hume: Journalist, Television Host
Fun facts
- The name originates from the ancient Brythonic inhabitants of Great Britain.
- Fewer than 1,000 U.S. males have been registered with the given name Brit since 1880.