Brittnie
Brittnie is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From Brittany, France, or meaning 'from the land of the Britons'.
Origin and history
Brittnie is a modern American spelling variant of Brittany, derived from the name of the region in northwestern France originally settled by Britons. It peaked in popularity during the late 1980s and 1990s in the United States alongside other spelling variations. Today, it is an uncommon given name for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,301 babies in the United States have been named Brittnie since 1880. It ranks #3672 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.3 %)
- TX (18.7 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- 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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 880 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,253 |
| 2000-2010 | 134 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Britt, Brit
Fun facts
- Brittnie emerged during the height of the name Brittany's massive popularity in the late 1980s.
- The root name Brittany refers to Bretagne, the region in northwestern France named after the ancient Britons.