Britany
A feminine given name derived from the region of Brittany, France.
Name Census estimates that about 6,307 living Americans carry the first name Britany. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Britany today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Britany births was 1989 (534 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Britany. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
6.3K
~ 1 in 54,345 Americans
Peak year
1989
534 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,633
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Britany: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Britany from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 2,622 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Britany by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Britany during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Britanys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 39 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Britany, while New Mexico, Rhode Island, Nebraska recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 120 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Britany
The name Britany originated from the Celtic and Old Brythonic language, which was spoken in ancient Britain and parts of modern-day France. It derives from the word "Brith," meaning "speckled" or "freckled," and was likely a descriptive term used to refer to those with freckles or a reddish complexion. The name first gained popularity in the region of Brittany, located in northwestern France, which was once part of the ancient kingdom of Brittany.
The earliest recorded use of the name Britany can be traced back to the 6th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and records from the region. One notable mention is found in the Annales Cambriae, a 10th-century chronicle that documented events in medieval Wales and Britain.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Britany. One of the earliest was Britany of Marsal (c. 1285 - c. 1345), a French noblewoman and the Dame de Marsal. Another historical figure was Britany de Marle (c. 1360 - c. 1420), a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to the Duchess of Burgundy.
During the Renaissance period, Britany Deschamps (1503 - 1577) was a French poet and composer who gained recognition for her lyrical works. In the 17th century, Britany de Gournay (1565 - 1645) was a French writer and editor who played a significant role in the development of modern French literature.
More recently, Britany Spears (born 1981) is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and dancer who rose to fame in the late 1990s and has had a influential career in the music industry. Britany Griner (born 1990) is a professional basketball player who has won multiple championships and represented the United States in international competitions.
People
Britany + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Britany as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Britany: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Britany?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6,307 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Britany going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 54,345 US residents.
Is Britany a common name?
We classify Britany as "Rare". It ranks above 97% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6,536 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Britany most popular?
The single biggest year for Britany was 1989, when 534 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Britany is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Britany a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Britany in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.