Brittney
Brittney is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From Brittany, land of the Britons.
Origin and history
Brittney is a variant spelling of Brittany, derived from the name of the region in northwestern France originally settled by Britons. It rose dramatically in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar traditional name, though far less commonly given to newborns than in its peak era.
Popularity in the United States
82,203 babies in the United States have been named Brittney since 1880. It ranks #436 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1856.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- OH (4.1 %)
- NY (4.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,149 |
| 1980-1990 | 31,532 |
| 1990-2000 | 40,030 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,909 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,299 |
| 2020-2029 | 245 |
Famous people named Brittney
- Brittney Spears: singer, entertainer
- Brittney Griner: athlete, basketball player
- Brittney Karbowski: actress, voice actress
Nicknames
Britt, Brit
Fun facts
- The name refers to the Brittany region of France, named after the Celtic Britons who migrated there from Britain.
- This particular spelling variant gained massive popularity in the United States alongside Brittany during the late 1980s and 1990s.