Britany
Every Britany since 1970 — 6,562 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 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.