Brittnee
Brittnee is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From Brittany or Great Britain; land of the Britons.
Origin and history
Brittnee is a modern spelling variant of the name Brittany, which ultimately derives from the place name for the region in northwestern France originally inhabited by Britons. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other creative spelling variations of Brittany. In recent years, the spelling Brittnee has become exceedingly rare for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,822 babies in the United States have been named Brittnee since 1880. It ranks #3338 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.5 %)
- TX (15 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 956 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,608 |
| 2000-2010 | 205 |
| 2010-2019 | 28 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Britt, Britti, Brit
Fun facts
- Brittnee emerged during the 1980s and 1990s as parents sought alternative spellings for the highly popular name Brittany.
- The root name refers to the historical region of Brittany (Bretagne) in northwestern France.