Holding steady.
Popularity of Brita since 1916
Babies named Brita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 156 |
| 1970s | 208 |
| 1980s | 262 |
| 1990s | 206 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Brita is a Scandinavian short form of Bridget that has seen consistent but very rare use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1916. Despite never reaching the top 1000, the name had a modest peak in 1981, and its trajectory has been stable in the decades since. The name's connection to the Irish saint Bridget gives it a cross-cultural appeal, though it remains far more common in Sweden and Norway than in the U.S. As of 2025, Brita is used so infrequently that there are fewer than 1 in 100000 newborns given the name, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a clear heritage and a soft, melodic sound.
Brita is a Swedish and Norwegian short form of Birgitta, the Scandinavian form of Bridget. Bridget ultimately derives from the Irish name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'. The name was borne by a 5th-century Irish saint and has been used in Scandinavia since the Middle Ages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Britt
Sibling names for Brita
Names that share Brita's style, for a brother or sister.
