Brittany
Inherited from Middle English Bretany, Brytany, itself borrowed from Medieval Latin Britannia, applied to Brittany from at least the 6th century, and reinforced by…
Every Brittany since 1963 — 361,751 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brittany
Brittany is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #928 in 2025 with 281 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 361,751 American babies have been named Brittany. Its peak came in 1989, when 38,008 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 Brittany stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brittany 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 | 281 | #928 | — | — |
| 2024 | 356 | #791 | — | — |
| 2023 | 311 | #858 | — | — |
| 2022 | 333 | #841 | — | — |
| 2021 | 284 | #936 | — | — |
| 2020 | 265 | #961 | — | — |
| 2019 | 320 | #843 | — | — |
| 2018 | 307 | #880 | — | — |
| 2017 | 402 | #714 | — | — |
| 2016 | 573 | #546 | — | — |
| 2015 | 689 | #462 | — | — |
| 2014 | 698 | #458 | — | — |
| 2013 | 724 | #421 | — | — |
| 2012 | 769 | #407 | — | — |
| 2011 | 750 | #419 | — | — |
| 2010 | 732 | #427 | — | — |
| 2009 | 672 | #461 | — | — |
| 2008 | 776 | #414 | — | — |
| 2007 | 918 | #352 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,025 | #320 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,193 | #277 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,356 | #240 | 13 | #5,855 |
| 2003 | 1,578 | #209 | 5 | #11,103 |
| 2002 | 1,937 | #170 | — | — |
| 2001 | 2,929 | #115 | 10 | #6,519 |
| 2000 | 5,185 | #60 | — | — |
| 1995 | 16,477 | #8 | 36 | #2,213 |
| 1990 | 36,536 | #3 | 112 | #996 |
| 1985 | 15,437 | #17 | 61 | #1,215 |
| 1980 | 1,407 | #190 | 7 | #4,996 |
| 1975 | 332 | #527 | — | — |
| 1970 | 76 | #1,369 | — | — |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,226 | — | — |
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Famous people named Brittany
- Brittany Murphy Actor · 1977–2009
- Brittany Andrews Pornographic actor · b. 1973
- Brittany Snow Actor · b. 1986
- Brittany Byrnes Actor · b. 1987
- Brittany Daniel Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brittany mean?
Inherited from Middle English Bretany, Brytany, itself borrowed from Medieval Latin Britannia, applied to Brittany from at least the 6th century, and reinforced by Middle French Bretagne.
How popular is the name Brittany in 2025?
Brittany ranked #928 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 281 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brittany?
361,751 babies have been named Brittany in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brittany most popular?
Brittany peaked in 1989, when 38,008 newborns received the name.
Is Brittany a boy or girl name?
Brittany is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brittany rising or falling?
Brittany is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Brittany?
Well-known people named Brittany include Brittany Murphy (actor), Brittany Andrews (pornographic actor), Brittany Snow (actor).