Brittni
Brittni is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From Britain or the land of the Britons.
Origin and history
Brittni is a modern English spelling variation of Brittany, which originally referred to the region of Northwest France named after the Britons. The underlying traditional name gained massive popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, this specific variant spelling is rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
5,986 babies in the United States have been named Brittni since 1880. It ranks #2204 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.9 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
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 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,417 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,271 |
| 2000-2010 | 245 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Brit, Britt, Britti
Fun facts
- Brittni emerged during the peak popularity of Brittany in the late 20th century as parents sought creative phonetic spellings.
- The name ultimately traces back to the ancient Celtic Britons who settled in Brittany, France.