Declining since 1987.
Popularity of Britt since 1886
Babies named Britt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Britt's real moment was 1967.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 | 46 |
| 1920s | 0 | 60 |
| 1930s | 0 | 61 |
| 1940s | 0 | 162 |
| 1950s | 51 | 701 |
| 1960s | 478 | 1,075 |
| 1970s | 1,146 | 854 |
| 1980s | 787 | 767 |
| 1990s | 249 | 534 |
| 2000s | 129 | 242 |
| 2010s | 70 | 139 |
| 2020s | 6 | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Britt entered the U.S. naming record in 1886 as a unisex option, but its modern peak came much later. It reached its highest popularity in 1967, a time when many short, crisp names were favored. Since 1987, the name has steadily declined in use, reflecting a broader shift away from mid-century styles. Despite its falling trajectory, Britt retains a simple and sturdy appeal, with equal footing as a name for boys or girls. As a diminutive of Brittany, it carries a geographic heritage tied to the French region, though it is now widely used independently. Its rarity in recent decades makes it an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a minimalist and gender-neutral name.
Britt emerged in the English-speaking world as a diminutive of Brittany, the name of a region in northwestern France. The name Brittany itself derives from the Latin Britannia, meaning 'land of the Britons.' It gained popularity as an independent given name in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly as a unisex name.
Where Britt is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Brit
Sibling names for Britt
Names that share Britt's style, for a brother or sister.
