Britton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Britton is a name with Old French origins, derived from the term for a person from Brittany. It means 'British' and has evolved through various forms over the centuries. While it does not have biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has a modern image associated with creativity. Notable figures with this name include athletes and musicians.
The name Britton is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Britton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Britton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3048th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2541st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1994th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1129th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 933rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1250th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1852nd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4267th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3732nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3538th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3154th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Britton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Britton"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɪtən/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Britton is derived from the Old French term 'Breton', which refers to a person from Brittany, a region in France. The term itself is rooted in the Latin 'Britannus', meaning 'British' or 'Briton'.
Meaning
British
Language Evolution
Briton, Breton, Britton
Historical Usage
The name Britton gained popularity in the Middle Ages as a surname and eventually transitioned into a given name. It was more commonly used in England during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Brit, Britt, Brita
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Britton is perceived as a modern and somewhat trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Britton Colquitt, an American football punter, Britton Rizzio, an American musician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Britton"
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 "Britton"
"Britton" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3048th of 7545 | 118 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2541st of 6773 | 165 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1994th of 7552 | 305 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1129th of 10718 | 848 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 933rd of 16616 | 1,851 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1250th of 24088 | 1,998 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1852nd of 23106 | 1,000 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4267th of 19264 | 220 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3732nd of 27321 | 417 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3538th of 35406 | 669 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3154th of 30306 | 619 |
Regional Popularity of "Britton" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
68.03% 1941st/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
48.25% 1417th/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
29.99% 1055th/3518 |
38.48% 1556th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.33% 1044th/3685 |
42.70% 1911th/4475 |
16.21% 842nd/5194 |
19.68% 1243rd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.92% 1646th/4582 |
59.47% 3071st/5164 |
14.54% 1063rd/7313 |
16.68% 1245th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
46.13% 1838th/3984 |
- |
24.23% 1653rd/6822 |
42.43% 2663rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Britton" 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
75.86% 4792nd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
79.11% 3625th/4582 |
- |
40.23% 2942nd/7313 |
67.55% 5041st/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
82.61% 3291st/3984 |
- |
44.44% 3032nd/6822 |
77.15% 4842nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Britton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Britton" 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.