Brittney
Peaked at #41 nationally in 1989, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1958, Brittney has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Brittney — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#41
in 1989
Current rank
#2968
in 2024
Years tracked
59
1958–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1958, Brittney reached its peak popularity for girls in 1989, ranking #41 nationally with 7,834 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1665 (2014) to #2968 (2024) — a 44% drop.
As of 2024, Brittney ranks #2968 nationally for girls, with 55 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,968 | 55 |
| 2023 | #3,644 | 42 |
| 2022 | #3,222 | 50 |
| 2021 | #4,529 | 30 |
| 2020 | #3,508 | 43 |
| 2019 | #2,861 | 58 |
| 2018 | #3,013 | 54 |
| 2017 | #2,439 | 74 |
Brittney — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1618
in 1989
Last ranked
#8263
in 1997
Years tracked
16
1979–1997
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1979, Brittney reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #1618 nationally with 49 babies given the name that year.
Brittney hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1997, when it stood at #8263.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #8,263 | 6 |
| 1994 | #7,057 | 7 |
| 1993 | #5,820 | 9 |
| 1992 | #5,708 | 9 |
| 1991 | #3,659 | 16 |
| 1990 | #2,788 | 23 |
| 1989 | #1,618 | 49 |
| 1988 | #2,041 | 31 |
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 Brittney most popular?
Brittney was most popular in 1989, when it ranked #41 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brittney 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 Brittney?
At least 82,442 babies have been recorded with the name Brittney in the US since 1958, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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