Britt
Britt is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Exalted one or high one.
Origin and history
Britt originated as a Scandinavian short form of Birgitta, which traces back to the Celtic name Brigid. In the United States, it has been used as both a masculine and feminine given name, often as a standalone name or short form of Brittain or Britton. Male usage in the U.S. has been modest but steady throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Popularity in the United States
4,710 babies in the United States have been named Britt since 1880. It ranks #1799 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.6 %)
- CA (16.4 %)
- GA (9.8 %)
- LA (6.4 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 46 |
| 1920-1930 | 60 |
| 1930-1940 | 61 |
| 1940-1950 | 162 |
| 1950-1960 | 701 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,075 |
| 1970-1980 | 854 |
| 1980-1990 | 767 |
| 1990-2000 | 534 |
| 2000-2010 | 242 |
| 2010-2019 | 139 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Famous people named Britt
- Britt Daniel: Musician, Singer
- Britt Selwood: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- Although derived from Celtic roots meaning 'exalted', Britt emerged as a popular modern short form in Scandinavia.
- In the United States, Britt has historically been registered as both a male and female name.