Brittany
Brittany is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From Brittany, the region in France named for the Britons.
Origin and history
Brittany is a given name derived from the French region of Brittany (Bretagne), referring to the land of the Britons. It rose dramatically in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, becoming a top female name in the 1980s and 1990s. While its usage for newborns has since declined, it remains a well-recognized classic of its era.
Popularity in the United States
360,673 babies in the United States have been named Brittany since 1880. It ranks #102 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #849.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.2 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
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 | 148 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,482 |
| 1980-1990 | 140,854 |
| 1990-2000 | 190,826 |
| 2000-2010 | 17,569 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,964 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,830 |
Famous people named Brittany
- Brittany Murphy: Actress, Singer
- Brittany Snow: Actress, Director
- Brittany Howard: Musician, Singer
Nicknames
Brit, Britt, Brittie, Britney
Fun facts
- Brittany ranked among the top three most popular female names in the United States for several consecutive years in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- The name directly references Brittany, a historic province in northwestern France populated by Celtic Britons migrating from Great Britain.