Britt Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BRIT /bɹɪt/

Origin: English; Scandinavian

Meaning: English: from Britain; Scandinavian: bright

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Britt has its origins in Old English and is derived from the word "brytta," which means "a person from Britain." This term itself traces back to the Latin "Britannia," referring to the island of Great Britain, which was used by the Romans during their occupation of the region in the first century AD. The etymological journey continues through the Old French "Bret" and eventually into Middle English, where it evolved into various forms before settling into its modern usage as Britt.

Historically, the name Britt has been associated with various figures and cultural milestones. During the medieval period, the term "Briton" was commonly used to denote the inhabitants of Britain, and it was during this time that names derived from geographical locations began to gain popularity.

The name Britt, while not as prominent as some other names, reflects a connection to the identity of the British people. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a key historical document from the 9th century, often references the Britons and their significance in the history of England, further embedding the name within the cultural narrative of the region.

Culturally, the name Britt carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the historical significance of the British Isles. The name has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing a connection to heritage and national identity.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Brit have emerged, often used affectionately or informally. Overall, the name Britt encapsulates a rich historical and cultural tapestry, reflecting the legacy of the British people through the ages.

Famous people named Britt

In this section, you will find notable people named Britt. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Britt who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Britt who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Britt Baker is a professional wrestler best known for her work in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Britt McHenry is a sports reporter best known for her work with ESPN and Fox Sports.

Fictional characters named Britt

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Britt is a fictional character from the video game series Borderlands. They are a skilled and resourceful character known for their combat abilities and involvement in the game's storyline.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Britt, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Britt. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Britt was first seen in the United States in 1886.

Britt has ranked as high as #1139 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, Georgia, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Britt has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Britt is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Britt was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Britt.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2024 25 19 6
2022 13 13 0
2021 11 11 0
2020 15 15 0
2019 8 8 0
2018 9 9 0
2017 14 8 6
2016 26 19 7
2015 20 11 9
2014 23 11 12
2013 32 21 11
2012 19 12 7
2011 33 20 13
2010 25 20 5
2009 23 12 11
2008 25 17 8
2007 30 20 10
2006 35 24 11
2005 42 33 9
2004 37 23 14
2003 41 21 20
2002 49 27 22
2001 41 31 10
2000 48 34 14
1999 67 47 20
1998 51 31 20
1997 52 36 16
1996 81 49 32
1995 67 41 26
1994 72 48 24
1993 78 59 19
1992 83 57 26
1991 103 77 26
1990 129 89 40
1989 137 79 58
1988 138 86 52
1987 121 70 51
1986 174 106 68
1985 138 67 71
1984 157 77 80
1983 148 63 85
1982 164 67 97
1981 214 82 132
1980 163 70 93
1979 183 77 106
1978 153 47 106
1977 171 70 101
1976 152 59 93
1975 180 81 99
1974 194 82 112
1973 236 94 142
1972 239 98 141
1971 243 115 128
1970 249 131 118
1969 222 100 122
1968 168 112 56
1967 171 123 48
1966 146 79 67
1965 119 75 44
1964 179 121 58
1963 136 110 26
1962 130 114 16
1961 121 99 22
1960 161 142 19
1959 134 119 15
1958 97 84 13
1957 105 105 0
1956 71 63 8
1955 73 73 0
1954 92 85 7
1953 55 47 8
1952 54 54 0
1951 37 37 0
1950 34 34 0
1949 24 24 0
1948 28 28 0
1947 16 16 0
1946 21 21 0
1945 14 14 0
1944 8 8 0
1943 24 24 0
1942 12 12 0
1941 9 9 0
1940 6 6 0
1939 6 6 0
1938 9 9 0
1937 8 8 0
1936 7 7 0
1935 9 9 0
1934 7 7 0
1931 7 7 0
1930 8 8 0
1929 9 9 0
1927 7 7 0
1926 9 9 0
1924 12 12 0
1923 10 10 0
1921 7 7 0
1920 6 6 0
1918 10 10 0
1917 6 6 0
1916 10 10 0
1915 7 7 0
1914 13 13 0
1899 6 6 0
1886 5 5 0

Top States for Britt (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
GA 5
100%