Holding steady.
Popularity of Brittain since 1968
Babies named Brittain per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 7 |
| 1970s | 10 | 19 |
| 1980s | 89 | 82 |
| 1990s | 62 | 129 |
| 2000s | 64 | 90 |
| 2010s | 84 | 58 |
| 2020s | 12 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Brittain is a modern respelling of the geographic name Britain, first recorded as a given name in 1968. The name reached its peak popularity in 1990, when it was most commonly given. In recent years, it has remained stable in usage but does not rank among the top 1000 names. While it has been used for both genders, it leans slightly masculine. The name's straightforward meaning ties it to the island of Great Britain, and its spelling distinguishes it from the more common Brittany. Despite its modest use, Brittain has a clean, strong sound that fits with other modern unisex names.
Brittain is a respelling of Britain, the name of the island of Great Britain. It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, likely as a variant of Britany or Brittany, which itself derives from the Latin Britannia. The name saw modest use in the 1990s, particularly as a unisex option.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brit
Sibling names for Brittain
Names that share Brittain's style, for a brother or sister.
