Brittany
Peaked at #3 nationally in 1989, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1963, Brittany has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Brittany — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3
in 1989
Current rank
#791
in 2024
Years tracked
62
1963–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1963, Brittany reached its peak popularity for girls in 1989, ranking #3 nationally with 37,791 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #457 (2014) to #791 (2024) — a 42% drop.
As of 2024, Brittany ranks #791 nationally for girls, with 355 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #791 | 355 |
| 2023 | #856 | 311 |
| 2022 | #845 | 332 |
| 2021 | #935 | 284 |
| 2020 | #961 | 265 |
| 2019 | #843 | 320 |
| 2018 | #880 | 307 |
| 2017 | #714 | 402 |
Brittany — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#678
in 1989
Last ranked
#5854
in 2004
Years tracked
28
1974–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1974, Brittany reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #678 nationally with 216 babies given the name that year.
Brittany hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #5854.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #5,854 | 13 |
| 2003 | #11,104 | 5 |
| 2001 | #6,519 | 10 |
| 1999 | #10,098 | 5 |
| 1998 | #4,912 | 13 |
| 1997 | #4,698 | 13 |
| 1996 | #3,562 | 19 |
| 1995 | #2,213 | 36 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Brittany most popular?
Brittany was most popular in 1989, when it ranked #3 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brittany 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 Brittany?
At least 361,465 babies have been recorded with the name Brittany in the US since 1963, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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