Declining since 1989.
Popularity of Britanny since 1982
Babies named Britanny per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 223 |
| 1990s | 240 |
| 2000s | 176 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
The name Britanny first appeared in U.S. records in 1982 and quickly gained traction during the 1980s. It reached its peak popularity in 1990, but has been on a declining trajectory since 1989, reflecting broader trends away from the variant spellings of Brittany that were popular in that era. Although it no longer ranks in the top 1000 as of 2025, the name remains recognizable as part of the late 20th-century naming fashion for feminine place names and 'y' endings. The spelling Britanny is a less common variant, with the standard Brittany being far more widespread.
Britanny is a respelling of Brittany, itself derived from the name of the region in northwestern France. The region's name comes from the Latin 'Britannia', originally referring to the land of the Britons. The name gained popularity in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s, often chosen for its fashionable 'y' ending.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brit, Bree, Annie
Sibling names for Britanny
Names that share Britanny's style, for a brother or sister.
