Britney
Peaked at #118 nationally in 1989, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1968, Britney has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Britney — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#118
in 1989
Current rank
#1333
in 2024
Years tracked
57
1968–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1968, Britney reached its peak popularity for girls in 1989, ranking #118 nationally with 2,494 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1155 (2014) to #1333 (2024) — a 13% drop.
As of 2024, Britney ranks #1333 nationally for girls, with 171 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,333 | 171 |
| 2023 | #1,152 | 211 |
| 2022 | #1,475 | 149 |
| 2021 | #1,771 | 115 |
| 2020 | #1,910 | 100 |
| 2019 | #2,044 | 93 |
| 2018 | #1,761 | 116 |
| 2017 | #1,592 | 137 |
Britney — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2625
in 1989
Last ranked
#10784
in 2001
Years tracked
9
1979–2001
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1979, Britney reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #2625 nationally with 24 babies given the name that year.
Britney hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2001, when it stood at #10784.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #10,784 | 5 |
| 1990 | #7,290 | 6 |
| 1989 | #2,625 | 24 |
| 1988 | #4,188 | 11 |
| 1987 | #5,028 | 8 |
| 1986 | #4,904 | 8 |
| 1985 | #5,882 | 6 |
| 1984 | #4,611 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Britney most popular?
Britney was most popular in 1989, when it ranked #118 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Britney becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Britney?
At least 35,532 babies have been recorded with the name Britney in the US since 1968, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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