Brittny
Brittny is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From Britain or the land of the Britons.
Origin and history
Brittny is a modern spelling variant of Brittany, a name originating from the region of Bretagne in northwestern France, settled by Britons. It emerged as a popular given name in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other alternative spellings. Usage of this specific spelling has declined significantly in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,585 babies in the United States have been named Brittny since 1880. It ranks #2947 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.7 %)
- TX (15.7 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- FL (6 %)
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 | 105 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,558 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,672 |
| 2000-2010 | 209 |
| 2010-2019 | 41 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Brit, Britt, Britti
Fun facts
- Brittny is one of several phonetic spellings that gained traction in the U.S. during the peak popularity of Brittany in the 1980s and 1990s.
- The name originally referred to Brittany, a historical region in northwest France named after the Britons who migrated there from Great Britain.