Briton
Every Briton since 1963 — 554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Briton
Briton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,327 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 554 American babies have been named Briton. Its peak came in 1991, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Briton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Briton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #12,327 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,431 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,313 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #10,982 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #9,846 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,679 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,136 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #9,785 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #9,796 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,628 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,758 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,741 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,129 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,812 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,678 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #6,977 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,848 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,608 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #7,947 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,595 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,073 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,422 |
| 1995 | — | — | 20 | #3,321 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,244 | 16 | #3,623 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,431 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,373 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,300 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #3,980 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Briton in 2025?
Briton ranked #12,327 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Briton?
554 babies have been named Briton in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Briton most popular?
Briton peaked in 1991, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Briton a boy or girl name?
Briton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Briton rising or falling?
Briton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.