Brittani Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Brittani originates from the Latin term 'Britannia', meaning 'Land of the Britons'. It evolved through various forms from Latin to Modern English. The name is often seen as modern and trendy, with a youthful connotation. It does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century.
The name Brittani is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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, Brittani has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Brittani' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11418th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4818th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 396th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2044th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11357th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brittani' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brittani"
Pronunciation
/brɪˈtæn.i/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Brittani is derived from the Latin 'Britannia', which refers to the island of Great Britain. It is often associated with the ancient Roman name for the region.
Meaning
Land of the Britons
Language Evolution
Britannia (Latin), Brittania (Old English), Brittany (Middle French), Brittani (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of Brittany and inspired by the region in France.
Variants & Derivatives
Brittany, Brit, Britt
Modern Popularity & Image
Brittani is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with youthfulness and vibrancy.
Famous People
Brittani Senser, Brittani Schwartz
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brittani"
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 "Brittani"
"Brittani" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11418th of 16616 | 22 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4818th of 19264 | 182 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 396th of 27321 | 9,997 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2044th of 35406 | 1,479 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11357th of 30306 | 96 |
Regional Popularity of "Brittani" 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) |
- | - |
62.19% 3230th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Brittani" 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) |
- | - |
95.37% 3355th/3518 |
91.79% 3712th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.90% 328th/3685 |
12.25% 548th/4475 |
6.37% 331st/5194 |
7.96% 503rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.03% 1605th/4582 |
43.03% 2222nd/5164 |
22.92% 1676th/7313 |
33.62% 2509th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brittani"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brittani" 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.