Brittany Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRIT-nee / /ˈbrɪt.ni/English; French
Meaning
English: from Brittany; French: of Brittany
Historical & Cultural Background
Brittany is derived from the name of a region in northwest France known as Bretagne. The name became popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It is often associated with the Celtic heritage of the region. The name has been used in various forms since the Middle Ages.
Trend Summary
Brittany experienced significant popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Britney
- Brittani
International Variants
- Bretagne (French)
- Bretanha (Portuguese)
Famous people named Brittany
Brittany Murphy was an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Clueless' and '8 Mile'.
Brittany Snow is an American actress and singer recognized for her performances in 'Pitch Perfect' and 'American Dreams'.
Brittany Daniel is an American actress known for her work on the television series 'The Game'.
Brittany Hargest is an American singer and member of the pop group BarlowGirl.
Fictional characters named Brittany
Brittany is a character in the animated television series 'Alvin and the Chipmunks', known for her role as a member of the Chipettes.
Brittany S. Pierce is a character in the television series 'Glee', portrayed as a cheerleader with a bubbly personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brittany was first seen in the United States in 1963. Brittany has ranked as high as #7 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and New York. 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 (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 53 | |
| CA | 32 | |
| NY | 25 | |
| FL | 21 | |
| TN | 17 | |
| GA | 17 | |
| VA | 16 | |
| MD | 12 | |
| NC | 11 | |
| PA | 10 | |
| MO | 9 | |
| IL | 9 | |
| WI | 9 | |
| LA | 8 | |
| MA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1969 | 62 |
| 1970 | 76 |
| 1971 | 149 |
| 1972 | 199 |
| 1973 | 219 |
| 1974 | 245 |
| 1975 | 332 |
| 1976 | 351 |
| 1977 | 488 |
| 1978 | 630 |
| 1979 | 794 |
| 1980 | 1,407 |
| 1981 | 1,714 |
| 1982 | 3,102 |
| 1983 | 4,377 |
| 1984 | 7,666 |
| 1985 | 15,437 |
| 1986 | 20,313 |
| 1987 | 22,231 |
| 1988 | 26,817 |
| 1989 | 37,791 |
| 1990 | 36,537 |
| 1991 | 29,090 |
| 1992 | 24,983 |
| 1993 | 21,723 |
| 1994 | 18,900 |
| 1995 | 16,477 |
| 1996 | 13,797 |
| 1997 | 11,529 |
| 1998 | 9,844 |
| 1999 | 7,942 |
| 2000 | 5,184 |
| 2001 | 2,929 |
| 2002 | 1,937 |
| 2003 | 1,578 |
| 2004 | 1,356 |
| 2005 | 1,193 |
| 2006 | 1,025 |
| 2007 | 918 |
| 2008 | 776 |
| 2009 | 672 |
| 2010 | 732 |
| 2011 | 750 |
| 2012 | 769 |
| 2013 | 724 |
| 2014 | 698 |
| 2015 | 689 |
| 2016 | 573 |
| 2017 | 402 |
| 2018 | 307 |
| 2019 | 320 |
| 2020 | 265 |
| 2021 | 284 |
| 2022 | 332 |
| 2023 | 311 |
| 2024 | 355 |