Britain
Britain is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From Great Britain; land of the Britons.
Origin and history
Britain is a geographic name of Celtic and Latin origin referring to the island of Great Britain. In the United States, it is used as a contemporary place-name choice for boys, carrying a modern and heritage-inspired tone. Although recognizable, it remains relatively uncommon in official birth records.
Popularity in the United States
821 babies in the United States have been named Britain since 1880. It ranks #3855 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.2 %)
- GA (32.7 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- MI (11.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 180 |
| 2010-2019 | 286 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Latin 'Britannia' and ultimately an ancient Brythonic Celtic word referring to the inhabitant groups.
- It shares a popular style category with other geographic names like London, Paris, and Israel.