Brittany: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BRIT-uh-nee · 3 syllables
Inherited from Middle English Bretany, Brytany, itself borrowed from Medieval Latin Britannia, applied to Brittany from at least the 6th century, and reinforced by Middle French Bretagne. See Britannia for more. Doublet of Britain and Britannia.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BRIT-uh-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #928
- US babies a year
- about 342 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Brittany?
Brittany was the #928 name in the US in 2025, given to 281 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 57% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Brittany?
Half of US adults named Brittany are older than 36; most are between 26 and 42. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Brittany
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Brittany have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Brittany
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Chelsea
- Tiara
- Britney
- Shayna
- Shaylene
- Danisha
- Shayla
- Kassie
- Tasia
- Shianna
- Asia
- Jennica
- Shanelle
- Andriana
- Brianna
- Jade
Questions about Brittany
How do you pronounce Brittany?
Brittany is pronounced BRIT-uh-nee.
How popular is the name Brittany?
Brittany was the #928 name in the US in 2025, given to 281 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 57% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Brittany?
Half of US adults named Brittany are older than 36. Most are between 26 and 42.