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Brittany is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the name of the region of Brittany in the northwest of France, called in French Bretagne. As a given name, it first came into common use in America in the early 1970s, reaching the third ranked spot for girls by 1989." It ranked #928 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the name of the region of Brittany in the northwest of France, called in French Bretagne. As a given name, it first came into common use in America in the early 1970s, reaching the third ranked spot for girls by 1989. The entry lists its usage as English.
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Popularity
Brittany ranked #928 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #928 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brittany mean?
Behind the Name does not give Brittany a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the name of the region of Brittany in the northwest of France, called in French Bretagne.
Is Brittany a popular name?
Brittany ranked #928 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Brittany a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Brittany appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Brittany — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
