Holding steady.
Popularity of Britanie since 1979
Babies named Britanie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 166 |
| 1990s | 230 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Britanie is a respelled variant of Brittany, a name that surged in popularity in the United States during the 1980s. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979 and reached its peak rank in 1989, though it never entered the top 1,000 names nationally. It has since become extremely rare, with no recorded births in 2025. The name was most common in states like Texas and California, reflecting broader trends for the Brittany spelling. As a modern coinage, Britanie does not have a traditional meaning or cultural origin beyond its connection to the place name of Brittany in France.
Britanie is a modern respelling of the name Brittany, which is derived from the place name Brittany in France, ultimately from Latin Britannia, 'land of the Britons.' The name Brittany became popular in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, and Britanie emerged as a variant spelling, peaking in popularity in 1989.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Britt, Bri, Annie
Sibling names for Britanie
Names that share Britanie's style, for a brother or sister.
