Britton Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRIT-un / ˈbrɪtənEnglish; French
Meaning
English: from Britain; French: a person from Britain
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Britton is derived from the Old French term 'Briton,' which referred to a native of Britain. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, during the 20th century. The name reflects a connection to British heritage and identity. It is often used as both a first name and a surname.
Trend Summary
The name Britton has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Briton
International Variants
- Briton (English)
Famous people named Britton
Britton Colquitt is an American football punter known for his time with the Denver Broncos.
Britton Chance was an American biochemist recognized for his work in the field of photobiology.
Fictional characters named Britton
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Britton was first seen in the United States in 1896. Britton has ranked as high as #1232 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Texas, Utah, California, Tennessee, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Britton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Britton (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1967 | 38 |
| 1968 | 42 |
| 1969 | 54 |
| 1970 | 63 |
| 1971 | 59 |
| 1972 | 50 |
| 1973 | 51 |
| 1974 | 51 |
| 1975 | 47 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 58 |
| 1978 | 62 |
| 1979 | 67 |
| 1980 | 86 |
| 1981 | 95 |
| 1982 | 97 |
| 1983 | 93 |
| 1984 | 107 |
| 1985 | 117 |
| 1986 | 108 |
| 1987 | 136 |
| 1988 | 118 |
| 1989 | 131 |
| 1990 | 121 |
| 1991 | 133 |
| 1992 | 129 |
| 1993 | 112 |
| 1994 | 118 |
| 1995 | 122 |
| 1996 | 114 |
| 1997 | 114 |
| 1998 | 130 |
| 1999 | 116 |
| 2000 | 129 |
| 2001 | 121 |
| 2002 | 107 |
| 2003 | 122 |
| 2004 | 112 |
| 2005 | 128 |
| 2006 | 151 |
| 2007 | 141 |
| 2008 | 125 |
| 2009 | 132 |
| 2010 | 142 |
| 2011 | 113 |
| 2012 | 115 |
| 2013 | 99 |
| 2014 | 104 |
| 2015 | 106 |
| 2016 | 106 |
| 2017 | 93 |
| 2018 | 102 |
| 2019 | 88 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 65 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2024 | 42 |