Britany Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRIT-uh-nee / ˈbrɪtəniEnglish; French
Meaning
English: From Brittany; French: Land of the Bretons
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Britany is derived from the region of Brittany in France, which has a rich Celtic heritage. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. The name is often associated with a sense of modernity and youthfulness.
Trend Summary
The name Britany saw a peak in popularity in the 1990s but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brittany
- Britni
- Britnee
International Variants
- Bretagne (French)
- Bretanha (Portuguese)
Famous people named Britany
Britany Anderson is a professional dancer known for her performances on various television shows.
Britany McGraw is a singer-songwriter recognized for her contributions to the indie music scene.
Britany Hargrove is an athlete who has competed in national track and field events.
Britany Dyer is an author known for her young adult novels.
Fictional characters named Britany
Britany is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her cheerful personality.
Britany is a supporting character in the book series 'The Clique', often portrayed as a fashion-forward teen.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Britany was first seen in the United States in 1970. Britany has ranked as high as #722 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Britany has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Britany (2023)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 6 | |
CA | 5 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1970 | 5 |
1972 | 6 |
1973 | 5 |
1974 | 6 |
1976 | 18 |
1977 | 12 |
1978 | 23 |
1979 | 38 |
1980 | 43 |
1981 | 38 |
1982 | 65 |
1983 | 73 |
1984 | 109 |
1985 | 209 |
1986 | 294 |
1987 | 274 |
1988 | 363 |
1989 | 534 |
1990 | 496 |
1991 | 412 |
1992 | 371 |
1993 | 331 |
1994 | 236 |
1995 | 206 |
1996 | 171 |
1997 | 114 |
1998 | 124 |
1999 | 161 |
2000 | 139 |
2001 | 130 |
2002 | 121 |
2003 | 114 |
2004 | 89 |
2005 | 107 |
2006 | 117 |
2007 | 103 |
2008 | 110 |
2009 | 100 |
2010 | 106 |
2011 | 81 |
2012 | 70 |
2013 | 55 |
2014 | 52 |
2015 | 61 |
2016 | 46 |
2017 | 21 |
2018 | 23 |
2019 | 18 |
2020 | 18 |
2021 | 23 |
2022 | 34 |
2023 | 39 |
2024 | 22 |