Brittany
Brittany is derived from the region of Bretagne in northwestern France, originally referring to someone from Brittany. The name gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century as a geographic name with Celtic roots.
Current Popularity
#791 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Peak popularity was in the 1980s-90s, giving it a distinctly generational feel
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a casual, approachable quality that suits friendly personalities
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Brittney, Britney, Brittani)
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
360,387
Total births since 1880
1989
Peak year
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