Britton
MeaningBriton · English
- US rank
- #5,238
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,927 in 2011
24 babies were named Britton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,788 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1964–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Britton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 67,114 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Britton, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Britton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBritton first shows up in US birth records in 1896, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 129 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #1,927.
- TrendBritton has slipped 1,788 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,238. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlBritton is given to both boys and girls: 66% of the 70 babies named Britton in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Britton means “Briton”.
About the name Britton
Britton is a girl name of English origin meaning “Briton”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Britton for girls from 1964 to 2025, in 59 of those 62 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #1,927 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,238, with 24 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.9 | 340,909 girls |
| 1970s | 11 | 89,127 girls |
| 1980s | 17 | 60,606 girls |
| 1990s | 14 | 71,429 girls |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,310 girls |
| 2010s | 40 | 25,113 girls |
| 2020s | 19 | 52,083 girls |
Other spellings of Britton
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Britton
What does the name Britton mean?
Britton means “Briton” in English.
What is the origin of the name Britton?
Britton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Britton a boy or girl name?
Britton is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Britton?
Britton ranked #5,238 for US girls in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#1,927).