Brittany Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Brittany is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Brittany?
Brittany is spelled B-R-I-T-T-A-N-Y. The name has 8 letters.
Brittany at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Brittany” is derived from the name of the region Brittany in France, which itself comes from the Latin “Britannia” meaning “Britain”…
- Origin
- “Brittany” is commonly associated with the geographic region of Brittany in northwestern France, named after settlers from Britain.
- Pronunciation
- BRIT-uh-nee · 3 syllables
Brittany Popularity in 2025
Rank#928
Recorded Births281
- Girls usage fell 137 places to #928 and recorded 75 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Brittany Mean?
The name “Brittany” is derived from the name of the region Brittany in France, which itself comes from the Latin “Britannia” meaning “Britain” or “Land of the Britons.”
Origin: “Brittany” is commonly associated with the geographic region of Brittany in northwestern France, named after settlers from Britain.
How Do You Pronounce Brittany?
PronunciationBRIT-uh-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Brittany?
- History
- The use of “Brittany” as a given name became more common in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, inspired by the regional name.
Brittany Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 281 | #928 |
| 2024 | Girls | 356 | #791 |
| 2023 | Girls | 311 | #857 |
| 2022 | Girls | 333 | #840 |
| 2021 | Girls | 284 | #934 |
| 2020 | Girls | 265 | #960 |
| 2019 | Girls | 320 | #843 |
| 2018 | Girls | 307 | #879 |
| 2017 | Girls | 402 | #714 |
| 2016 | Girls | 573 | #546 |
| 2015 | Girls | 689 | #462 |
| 2014 | Girls | 698 | #458 |
| 2013 | Girls | 724 | #421 |
| 2012 | Girls | 769 | #407 |
| 2011 | Girls | 750 | #419 |
| 2010 | Girls | 732 | #427 |
| 2009 | Girls | 672 | #461 |
| 2008 | Girls | 776 | #414 |
| 2007 | Girls | 918 | #352 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,025 | #320 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,193 | #277 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,356 | #240 |
| 2004 | Boys | 13 | #5,813 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,578 | #209 |
When Was Brittany Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1989 · Girls
37,792 recorded births
National rank #3
1990 · Girls
36,536 recorded births
National rank #3
1991 · Girls
29,093 recorded births
National rank #3
1988 · Girls
26,816 recorded births
National rank #6
Where Brittany Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #409 | 19 |
| NJ | #470 | 16 |
| MD | #549 | 9 |
| LA | #597 | 7 |
| TX | #615 | 51 |
| OR | #619 | 5 |
| FL | #651 | 26 |
| OK | #697 | 5 |