Britni
Britni is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From Britain or belonging to the Britons.
Origin and history
Britni is a modern English variant spelling of Brittany, which originally referred to a region in northwestern France inhabited by Britons. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other alternative spellings of the name. Today, it is an uncommon vintage choice from the 1980s and 1990s.
Popularity in the United States
4,315 babies in the United States have been named Britni since 1880. It ranks #2679 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.4 %)
- CA (13 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- MI (4.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,267 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,729 |
| 2000-2010 | 258 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Brit, Britti
Fun facts
- Britni was created as a simplified, phonetic respelling of the traditional French geographical name Brittany.
- The spelling Britni gained most of its usage during the height of the name Brittany's overall popularity in the late 1980s.