Brittany Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRIT-nee / ˈbrɪt.ni

English; French

Meaning

English: from Brittany; French: land of the Bretons

Historical & Cultural Background

Brittany is derived from the name of a region in France known for its Celtic heritage. The name became popular in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. It is often associated with the historical region of Brittany, which has a distinct culture and language. The name has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to girls.

Trend Summary

Brittany experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.

Similar Names

BrettBriceBryceBrittonBridgerBriarBrennanBrendan

Variants

  • Brit
  • Britt

International Variants

  • Bretagne (French)
  • Bretón (Spanish)

Famous people named Brittany

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Fictional characters named Brittany

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Sibling Suggestions

BrandonBriannaBrodyBlaineBrock

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brittany was first seen in the United States in 1974. Brittany has ranked as high as #980 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Brittany has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Brittany (2004)

StateBirthsShare
KY 10
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197411
19768
19777
19789
197911
19807
19819
198216
198326
198446
198561
198675
198788
1988100
1989216
1990112
199145
199244
199335
199438
199536
199619
199713
199813
19995
200110
20035
200413