Britain
Meaningfrom Britain · English
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,510 in 1986
11 babies were named Britain in the US in 2025. It has dropped 898 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1976–2025
US births per million boys, 1966–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Britain you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Britain, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Britain would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBritain first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1986, when it reached #2,510.
- TrendBritain has slipped 898 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlBritain is given to both boys and girls: 61% of the 18 babies named Britain in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Britain means “from Britain”.
About the name Britain
Britain is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “from Britain”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ain”. US birth records list Britain for boys from 1966 to 2025, in 50 of those 60 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #2,510 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies. Of the 18 US babies named Britain in 2025, 39% were girls and 61% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.8 | 353,982 girls |
| 1980s | 4.1 | 245,700 girls |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 187,617 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 92,678 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 64,185 girls |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 173,913 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 boys |
| 1970s | 1.7 | 581,395 boys |
| 1980s | 5.3 | 189,394 boys |
| 1990s | 8.0 | 124,688 boys |
| 2000s | 9.0 | 111,235 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 65,963 boys |
| 2020s | 6.2 | 160,428 boys |
Other spellings of Britain
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Britain
What does the name Britain mean?
Britain means “from Britain” in English.
What is the origin of the name Britain?
Britain has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Britain a boy or girl name?
Both. Britain is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 39% of US babies named Britain were girls.
How popular is the name Britain?
Britain ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#2,510).