Declining since 1990, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Britany since 1970
Babies named Britany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 113 |
| 1980s | 2,002 |
| 1990s | 2,622 |
| 2000s | 1,130 |
| 2010s | 534 |
| 2020s | 161 |
Meaning & origin
Britany is a spelling variant of Brittany, a name that surged in popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. The name Britany first appeared in U.S. records in 1970 and reached its peak rank in 1989. Since 1990, its usage has been steadily falling, and as of 2025 it ranks 5,238th, a rarity with only 1 in 66,969 newborns receiving the name. The variant spelling 'Britany' follows the trend of phonetic adaptations common in American naming practices, though it has never achieved the heights of the standard 'Brittany.' While the name has no strong ties to any particular state, its usage reflects broader naming patterns of the late 20th century.
Britany is a variant spelling of Brittany, which derives from the Latin Britannia, meaning 'land of the Britons.' The name was popularized in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, likely influenced by the French region and the popularity of the name Brittany. It follows the trend of using place names as given names.
Where Britany is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Britany” around the world
Where Britany lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Britt, Bree, Bri
Sibling names for Britany
Names that share Britany's style, for a brother or sister.
