Brittney
A female given name transferred from the place name, variant of Brittany.
Every Brittney since 1958 — 82,468 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brittney
Brittney is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,122 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 82,468 American babies have been named Brittney. Its peak came in 1989, when 7,883 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 Brittney stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brittney 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 | 25 | #5,122 | — | — |
| 2024 | 55 | #2,979 | — | — |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,647 | — | — |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,226 | — | — |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,529 | — | — |
| 2020 | 43 | #3,509 | — | — |
| 2019 | 58 | #2,861 | — | — |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,968 | — | — |
| 2017 | 74 | #2,440 | — | — |
| 2016 | 99 | #2,001 | — | — |
| 2015 | 110 | #1,862 | — | — |
| 2014 | 127 | #1,665 | — | — |
| 2013 | 143 | #1,529 | — | — |
| 2012 | 186 | #1,284 | — | — |
| 2011 | 205 | #1,178 | — | — |
| 2010 | 242 | #1,031 | — | — |
| 2009 | 236 | #1,081 | — | — |
| 2008 | 238 | #1,091 | — | — |
| 2007 | 360 | #799 | — | — |
| 2006 | 463 | #625 | — | — |
| 2005 | 524 | #548 | — | — |
| 2004 | 599 | #490 | — | — |
| 2003 | 758 | #399 | — | — |
| 2002 | 972 | #315 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,443 | #221 | — | — |
| 2000 | 2,316 | #148 | — | — |
| 1995 | 3,380 | #99 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7,427 | #44 | 23 | #2,789 |
| 1985 | 3,224 | #84 | 16 | #2,958 |
| 1980 | 454 | #468 | — | — |
| 1975 | 93 | #1,230 | — | — |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,058 | — | — |
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Famous people named Brittney
- Brittney Reese Athlete · b. 1986
- Brittney Griner Basketball player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brittney mean?
A female given name transferred from the place name, variant of Brittany.
How popular is the name Brittney in 2025?
Brittney ranked #5,122 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brittney?
82,468 babies have been named Brittney in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brittney most popular?
Brittney peaked in 1989, when 7,883 newborns received the name.
Is Brittney a boy or girl name?
Brittney is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brittney rising or falling?
Brittney is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Brittney?
Well-known people named Brittney include Brittney Reese (athlete), Brittney Griner (basketball player).