Brittani
Brittani is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From Britain; referring to a person from the region of Brittany.
Origin and history
Brittani is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Brittany, a name derived from the region in northwestern France originally settled by Britons. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other spelling variations of Brittany. While less common today, it remains a recognized modern variant.
Popularity in the United States
11,754 babies in the United States have been named Brittani since 1880. It ranks #1492 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2080.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.2 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
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 | 141 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,705 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,210 |
| 2000-2010 | 550 |
| 2010-2019 | 127 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Nicknames
Brit, Britti, Britt
Fun facts
- Brittani emerged in the United States during the 1980s as part of a trend toward creative spellings of Brittany.
- The root name refers to Brittany, a Celtic cultural region in northwestern France.