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Britany Girl

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRIT-uh-nee / ˈbrɪtəni

English; 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.

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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)

StateBirthsShare
FL 6
38%
CA 5
31%
TX 5
31%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19705
19726
19735
19746
197618
197712
197823
197938
198043
198138
198265
198373
1984109
1985209
1986294
1987274
1988363
1989534
1990496
1991412
1992371
1993331
1994236
1995206
1996171
1997114
1998124
1999161
2000139
2001130
2002121
2003114
200489
2005107
2006117
2007103
2008110
2009100
2010106
201181
201270
201355
201452
201561
201646
201721
201823
201918
202018
202123
202234
202339
202422