Holding steady.
Popularity of Brittne since 1979
Babies named Brittne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 119 |
| 1990s | 127 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brittne is a modern American respelling of Brittany, which first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979. The name saw its peak popularity in 1990, aligning with the broader trend for Brittany and its many spelling variations during that era. Since then, its usage has declined sharply, and it has not ranked in the top 1,000 names for many years. Currently, the trajectory for the name is stable, indicating very few new registrations. The 1990s decade accounts for most of its recorded usage, with no significant revival in recent years. Despite never being among the most common names, Brittne reflects the creative spelling trends that were particularly popular in the late 20th century among American parents.
Brittne is a modern American coinage, a respelling of Brittany, which derives from the Latin 'Britannia' meaning 'from Britain' or 'land of the Britons'. The name Brittany was popularized in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, reaching peak popularity in the 1990s. This variant spelling exemplifies the trend of unique name spellings that emerged in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Britt, Bri
Sibling names for Brittne
Names that share Brittne's style, for a brother or sister.
