Brittany
Brittany is a girl name of French origin meaning “From Brittany”, pronounced BRIT-uh-nee. It ranked #928 in the United States in 2025, given to 281 babies, and peaked at #3 in 1989. Common nicknames: Britt, Bri, Brie.
How popular is Brittany in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Brittany mean, and where does it come from?
Brittany is the English name of Bretagne, the peninsula in north-western France settled by Britons fleeing Anglo-Saxon invasion — the land of the Britons, and the source of the Breton language still spoken there. Its American history is one of the sharpest rises and falls in the charts: unknown before the 1960s, it reached third place for girls in 1989, then fell away through the 2000s to the bottom edge of the top thousand, where it sits today. That trajectory has made it a marker of a generation, which is the usual last stop before a name becomes vintage and starts to come back.
How is Brittany used around the world?
Brittany is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 5+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Brittany?
Famous People Named Brittany
- Brittany Murphy — American actress and singer
- Brittany Snow — American actress
- Brittany Howard — American singer and guitarist, frontwoman of Alabama Shakes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Brittany mean?
Brittany is a girl name of French origin meaning "From Brittany." Brittany is the English name of Bretagne, the peninsula in north-western France settled by Britons fleeing Anglo-Saxon invasion — the land of the Britons, and the source of the Breton language still spoken there. Its American history is one of the sharpest rises and falls in the charts: unknown before the 1960s, it reached third place for girls in 1989, then fell away through the 2000s to the bottom edge of the top thousand, where it sits today.
How do you pronounce Brittany?
Brittany is pronounced BRIT-uh-nee. Common variations include Britney, Brittney, Britany.
Is Brittany a girl name?
Yes, Brittany is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Britt, Bri, Brie.