Britt Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Britt originates from Old Norse, meaning strength or exalted one. It has evolved through various forms and has gained popularity in the 20th century. Britt embodies traits of strength and independence, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Britt is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Britt has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Britt' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3355th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2726th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 869th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 864th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1270th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3668th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6764th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3833rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1187th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2181st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8304th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15471st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Britt' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Britt"
Pronunciation
/brɪt/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Britt is derived from the Old Norse name 'Britt' or 'Bríðr', which means 'strength' or 'exalted one'. It is also associated with the word 'Brith', which means 'to be strong'.
Meaning
strength, exalted one
Language Evolution
Old Norse: Bríðr, Middle English: Britt, Modern English: Britt
Historical Usage
The name Britt gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and Scandinavian countries. It was often used as a feminine name but has also been adopted as a masculine name in recent years.
Variants & Derivatives
Brittany, Britta, Brittney, Brittan
Modern Popularity & Image
Britt is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with strength and independence. It has a youthful image and is favored by many parents today.
Famous People
Britt Nicole - American singer and songwriter, Britt McHenry - American sports reporter, Brittany Murphy - American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Britt"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Britt"
"Britt" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3355th of 7545 | 97 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2726th of 6773 | 143 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 869th of 7552 | 1,376 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 864th of 10718 | 1,413 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1270th of 16616 | 1,117 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3668th of 24088 | 408 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6764th of 23106 | 145 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3833rd of 12526 | 192 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1187th of 19264 | 1,576 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2181st of 27321 | 887 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8304th of 35406 | 209 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15471st of 30306 | 51 |
Regional Popularity of "Britt" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
39.56% 881st/2227 |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
30.42% 868th/2853 |
27.39% 760th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.97% 939th/2937 |
- |
21.26% 748th/3518 |
27.57% 1115th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.17% 1517th/3685 |
59.17% 2648th/4475 |
21.14% 1098th/5194 |
38.58% 2437th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
44.20% 3232nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Britt" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
85.45% 1903rd/2227 |
- | - |
67.60% 1876th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.73% 1020th/2937 |
29.49% 1027th/3483 |
53.58% 1885th/3518 |
26.83% 1085th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
44.72% 1648th/3685 |
62.55% 2799th/4475 |
61.15% 3176th/5194 |
40.40% 2552nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Britt"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Britt" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.