Britanie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRIT-uh-nee / ˈbrɪtəniEnglish; French
Meaning
English: Variant of Brittany; French: From Britain
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Britanie is a modern variant of Brittany, which refers to the region in France. Brittany itself has historical ties to the Celtic culture and was once an independent kingdom. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century. It reflects a trend of using place names as personal names.
Trend Summary
The name Britanie has seen a rise in usage since the late 20th century, though it remains less common than its variant Brittany.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brittany
- Britany
International Variants
- Bretagne (French)
- Britannia (Latin)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Britanie was first seen in the United States in 1979. Britanie has ranked as high as #1157 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Britanie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Britanie (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2002 | 10 |