Brittaney
Brittaney is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From Brittany or the land of the Britons.
Origin and history
Brittaney is a variant spelling of Brittany, which originally referred to the region in northwestern France inhabited by Britons. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a modern phonetic spelling variation. Today, it is an uncommon choice for newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
3,280 babies in the United States have been named Brittaney since 1880. It ranks #3108 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.6 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- OH (7.4 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,334 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,711 |
| 2000-2010 | 191 |
| 2010-2019 | 28 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Britt, Britty
Fun facts
- Brittaney is an alternative spelling of Brittany, inspired by the French region of Bretagne.
- The name saw its highest usage in the U.S. during the late 1980s and early 1990s alongside the surge of the main name Brittany.