Brittany Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Brittany originates from the Latin 'Britannia', meaning 'from Britain'. It evolved through various forms including 'Bretagne' in Old French and became popular in Middle English. The name is associated with the French region of Brittany, where Britons settled. It is seen as a trendy and feminine name with notable bearers in entertainment and sports, while having no direct biblical relevance.
The name Brittany 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 gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Brittany has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Brittany' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5506th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1398th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11832nd out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 565th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 106th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 670th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brittany' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brittany"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɪtəni/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Brittany is derived from the Latin 'Britannia', which referred to the island of Great Britain. It came to denote the region of Brittany in France, which was named after the Britons who settled there.
Meaning
from Britain
Language Evolution
Britannia (Latin), Bretagne (Old French), Brittany (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Brittany gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s, as it became associated with the French region and a sense of heritage.
Variants & Derivatives
Brit, Britt, Britni, Brittney
Modern Popularity & Image
Brittany is often perceived as a trendy and feminine name, associated with youthfulness and elegance. It remains popular but has seen fluctuations in usage over the years.
Famous People
Brittany Murphy (actress), Brittany Snow (actress), Brittany Bowe (speed skater)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brittany"
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 "Brittany"
"Brittany" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5506th of 10718 | 53 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1398th of 16616 | 966 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11832nd of 24088 | 59 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10394th of 12526 | 12 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 565th of 19264 | 5,026 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8th of 27321 | 300,955 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 106th of 35406 | 49,134 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 670th of 30306 | 5,260 |
Regional Popularity of "Brittany" 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) |
46.95% 1730th/3685 |
42.70% 1911th/4475 |
21.45% 1114th/5194 |
30.54% 1929th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Brittany" 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) |
17.98% 528th/2937 |
25.44% 886th/3483 |
14.78% 520th/3518 |
11.84% 479th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
0.33% 12th/3685 |
0.38% 17th/4475 |
0.10% 5th/5194 |
0.24% 15th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.40% 110th/4582 |
2.46% 127th/5164 |
1.08% 79th/7313 |
2.29% 171st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.34% 930th/3984 |
13.51% 606th/4487 |
8.52% 581st/6822 |
12.19% 765th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brittany"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brittany" 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.