girls' name · peaked 1989

Britany

Every Britany since 1970 — 6,562 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.10.20.30.418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1989Girls
Rank 2025
#5,270
among girls
Babies in 2025
24
named Britany
Peak year
1989
534 babies
All-time total
6,562
since 1970

The story of Britany

Britany is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,270 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1970, 6,562 American babies have been named Britany. Its peak came in 1989, when 534 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Britany stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Britany year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 24 #5,270
2024 22 #5,653
2023 39 #3,849
2022 35 #4,127
2021 23 #5,427
2020 18 #6,369
2019 18 #6,467
2018 23 #5,487
2017 21 #5,863
2016 46 #3,421
2015 61 #2,853
2014 52 #3,143
2013 55 #3,011
2012 70 #2,570
2011 82 #2,279
2010 106 #1,898
2009 100 #2,043
2008 110 #1,917
2007 103 #1,990
2006 117 #1,775
2005 107 #1,820
2004 89 #2,047
2003 114 #1,677
2002 121 #1,555
2001 130 #1,450
2000 139 #1,353
1995 206 #914
1990 496 #491
1985 209 #796
1980 43 #2,285
1975
1970 5 #8,116
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Britany in 2025?

Britany ranked #5,270 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Britany?

6,562 babies have been named Britany in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Britany most popular?

Britany peaked in 1989, when 534 newborns received the name.

Is Britany a boy or girl name?

Britany is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Britany rising or falling?

Britany is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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