Brittan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Brittan has its origins in Latin, specifically derived from 'Britannia', referring to Britain. It signifies a connection to the land and its people. The name has evolved through various historical forms, maintaining its association with Britain. It does not have biblical relevance. The name has gained popularity particularly from the Middle Ages to the present, reflecting cultural identity and creativity.
The name Brittan is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Brittan has been 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 South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Brittan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7683rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3829th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6349th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10917th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9912th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3897th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6036th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10234th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brittan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brittan"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɪtən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Brittan is derived from the Latin word 'Britannia', which referred to Great Britain. It is connected to the Celtic people who inhabited the region.
Meaning
from Britain
Language Evolution
Britannia (Latin), Brittania (Old French), Brittan (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages as a way to denote people from Britain, particularly with the rise of nationalism during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Brit, Britt, Britton
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Brittan is viewed as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and cultural identity.
Famous People
Brittan H. McGowan, an American artist, Brittan E. McBrayer, an American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brittan"
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 "Brittan"
"Brittan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7683rd of 10718 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3829th of 16616 | 215 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6349th of 24088 | 183 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10917th of 23106 | 62 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9912th of 19264 | 47 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3897th of 27321 | 395 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6036th of 35406 | 322 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10234th of 30306 | 114 |
Regional Popularity of "Brittan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
48.79% 3082nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
63.95% 4677th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Brittan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
77.76% 4039th/5194 |
68.20% 4308th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brittan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brittan" 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.