Declining since 2006, #2,765 for boys today.
Popularity of Britton since 1896
Babies named Britton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 | 54 |
| 1920s | 0 | 81 |
| 1930s | 0 | 85 |
| 1940s | 0 | 109 |
| 1950s | 0 | 146 |
| 1960s | 30 | 313 |
| 1970s | 172 | 562 |
| 1980s | 283 | 1,088 |
| 1990s | 251 | 1,209 |
| 2000s | 334 | 1,268 |
| 2010s | 699 | 1,068 |
| 2020s | 187 | 348 |
Meaning & origin
Britton first appeared in U.S. records in 1896, reflecting the rise of surname-names in the late 19th century. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, with a rank that year significantly higher than its current 2025 ranking of 2765. The name is now given to one in every 37,132 newborns, continuing a gradual decline that began around 2006. Texas is the top state for Britton, aligning with a regional preference for such surname-names. As a unisex option, it retains a modern, crisp sound, though its trajectory shows it currently for both boys and girls.
Britton is an English surname and given name derived from the Old French 'Bretun', originally referring to a person from Brittany or later from Britain itself. The name shares its root with 'Briton', the ancient inhabitants of Great Britain. As a given name, it emerged in the 19th century, initially more common for boys but later used for girls as well, especially in the United States. Its modern usage follows the trend of surname-names.
Where Britton 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
Nicknames: Britt
Sibling names for Britton
Names that share Britton's style, for a brother or sister.
