Britta
Every Britta since 1916 — 3,682 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Britta
Britta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,558 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 3,682 American babies have been named Britta. Its peak came in 1986, when 191 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 Britta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Britta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,558 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,829 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,890 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,340 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,033 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,788 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,360 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,865 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,314 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,721 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,969 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,937 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,586 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,933 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,557 |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,830 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,503 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,561 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,707 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,866 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,857 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,107 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,355 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,086 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,560 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,281 |
| 1995 | 74 | #1,884 |
| 1990 | 150 | #1,146 |
| 1985 | 78 | #1,553 |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,836 |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,061 |
| 1970 | 50 | #1,785 |
| 1965 | 27 | #2,301 |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,746 |
| 1955 | 5 | #5,916 |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,790 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,982 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Britta
- Britta Steffen Swimmer · b. 1983
- Britta Bilač Athlete · b. 1968
- Britta Heidemann Fencer · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Britta in 2025?
Britta ranked #7,558 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Britta?
3,682 babies have been named Britta in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Britta most popular?
Britta peaked in 1986, when 191 newborns received the name.
Is Britta a boy or girl name?
Britta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Britta rising or falling?
Britta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Britta?
Well-known people named Britta include Britta Steffen (swimmer), Britta Bilač (athlete), Britta Heidemann (fencer).