Holding steady.
Popularity of Brettany since 1985
Babies named Brettany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 72 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brettany is a modern respelling of Brittany, a name that became popular in the United States during the 1980s. According to Social Security data, the name entered the record in 1985 and reached its highest usage in 1989. However, it has never ranked in the top 1000, remaining a relatively rare choice. The trajectory of the name has been stable in recent years, suggesting consistent but low-level use. Unlike the standard Brittany spelling, which peaked in the early 1990s, Brettany represents a more individualized variant, part of the late 20th century trend of phonetic respellings.
Brettany is a modern invented respelling of Brittany, the name of a region in northwestern France. The name Brittany came into use as a given name in the late 20th century, rising quickly in popularity. Brettany, with its variant spelling, appeared in the 1980s as part of the trend of unique spellings for popular names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brett, Bree, Annie
Sibling names for Brettany
Names that share Brettany's style, for a brother or sister.
