Brittany
Brittany is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From the region of Brittany; land of the Britons.
Origin and history
Brittany is a place name referring to the region of Bretagne in northwestern France, originally named for the Britons who settled there. Though overwhelmingly given to females in the U.S., it has historically seen rare use for males. It experienced its peak popularity for boys in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,078 babies in the United States have been named Brittany since 1880. It ranks #3609 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- DC (35.9 %)
- CA (17.8 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
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 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 644 |
| 1990-2000 | 360 |
| 2000-2010 | 28 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Brit, Britt, Brittney
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from the Celtic region in northwestern France settled by Britons fleeing Anglo-Saxon invasions.
- Although predominantly feminine in modern times, over 1,000 U.S. males have been named Brittany since 1880.