Brittie
A feminine diminutive of Britta, Brittie is of British origin.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Brittie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brittie today is around 117 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brittie births was 1912 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brittie. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Brittie is about 117 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Britties were born before 1919.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Brittie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1912
8 babies that year
Average age
117
years old
1932 SSA rank
#3,960
Tracked since 1880
Origin
Meaning and history of Brittie
The name Brittie is a diminutive form of the name Brittany, which has its origins in the Brittonic Celtic language spoken in ancient Britain. The name Brittany itself is derived from the term "Britons," referring to the Celtic inhabitants of Britain during the Roman and post-Roman periods.
The earliest recorded use of the name Brittie can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in regions of France and England. It was often used as a nickname or pet form of the name Brittany, which gained popularity due to its association with the Duchy of Brittany, a former sovereign state in the northwest of modern-day France.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Brittie was Brittie of Toulouse, a 12th-century noblewoman from the southern region of France. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the cultural renaissance of the time.
In the 14th century, Brittie de Montfort, a member of the influential House of Montfort, was a prominent figure in the Breton War of Succession. Her political and military efforts played a significant role in shaping the course of events during this turbulent period.
During the Renaissance period, Brittie Castiglione was an Italian author and poet who gained recognition for her poetic works and her contributions to the literary culture of the time. She was born in 1492 and lived until 1557.
In the 17th century, Brittie van Dyck was a renowned Dutch painter and engraver. She was born in 1599 and is remembered for her exceptional skills in portraiture and her innovative techniques in printmaking.
Another notable figure with the name Brittie was Brittie Austen, a distant relative of the famous English novelist Jane Austen. Brittie Austen was a writer and poet herself, and her works were highly regarded in literary circles during the late 18th century, although her exact birth and death dates are unclear.
While the name Brittie has its roots in ancient Celtic culture and has been borne by various notable individuals throughout history, it has remained a relatively uncommon name in modern times. However, its rich historical background and connection to the Brittonic heritage continue to make it a distinctive and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with a strong cultural legacy.
People
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FAQ
Brittie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brittie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brittie 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Brittie a common name?
We classify Brittie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 63 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brittie most popular?
The single biggest year for Brittie was 1912, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brittie is about 117 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brittie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brittie 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.