Declining since 1989, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Brittney since 1958
Babies named Brittney per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 1,149 |
| 1980s | 31,532 |
| 1990s | 40,030 |
| 2000s | 7,909 |
| 2010s | 1,299 |
| 2020s | 245 |
Meaning & origin
Brittney is a variant spelling of Brittany, a name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1958 and exploded in popularity during the 1980s, reaching its peak at rank 34 in 1989. Since then, it has experienced a steady decline, falling to rank 5099 by 2025 with only about 1 in 64291 newborn girls receiving the name that year. The spelling Brittney was particularly popular in Florida, the top state during its heyday. While the name's origin is tied to the French region, its mainstream use in the United States is a modern phenomenon, reflecting late-20th-century naming trends that favored place names and soft 'nee' endings. Today, Brittney feels distinctly tied to its 1980s and 1990s peak, though it remains recognizable.
Brittney is a variant of Brittany, which derives from the Latin Britannia, the name for the land of the Britons. It became used as a given name in the late 20th century, inspired by the French region of Brittany. The spelling Brittney emerged as a phonetic variant, particularly popular in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.
Where Brittney 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Britt, Bree, Neyney
Sibling names for Brittney
Names that share Brittney's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Brittney
Names whose popularity has moved with Brittney's over the last 50 years.
