Britton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈbrɪtən/

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Origin

Old French

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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'.

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Meaning

British

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Language Evolution

Briton, Breton, Britton

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Brit, Britt, Brita

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Britton is perceived as a modern and somewhat trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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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
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
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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
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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.