Brittany

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A few things about Brittany you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

⭐ Famous Brittany

Brittany Murphy

American actress and singer (1977–2009)

Choose Brittany and your child shares a first name with Brittany Murphy, an American actress and singer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Brittany, like who?” Brittany Murphy's Wikipedia article is available in 70 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.

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• 👶How commonAbout 1 in every 5,721 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Brittany, 281 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brittany would very likely be the only one.
• 📜HistoryBrittany first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
• 🏆Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #3. Today it's #928, so it could be due a comeback.
• 📉Then vs nowBrittany was 16× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 350 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 5,721.
• 🚀TrendBrittany has climbed 32 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #928. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
• 📍Where it's lovedBrittany is most popular in Tennessee, where it ranks #409, followed by New Jersey (#470) and Maryland (#549). It's in the top 1,000 in 10 states.
• 💬MeaningIn English, Brittany means “from Brittany”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and French roots.

About the name Brittany

Brittany is a girl name of Celtic, English and French origin meaning “from Brittany”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-any”. US birth records list Brittany for girls from 1963 to 2025, in 63 of those 63 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #3 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #928, with 281 babies.

Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesFrench namesOld English names