The nameBrittney
Brittney is a spelling of Brittany that peaked in the United States in 1989.
- Girl's name
- American
Meaning
Brittney comes from Brittany, the French region of Bretagne, named after the Britons who settled there.
Origin
American, from French.
History
In the United States Brittney reached 41st place in 1989. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 631st, in 1999.
Did you know?
- The basketball player Brittney Griner, detained in Russia in 2022, was freed later that year in a prisoner exchange.
Famous people named Brittney
- Brittney Griner, basketball player
Popularity of the name Brittney
Brittney in the United States
Brittney was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 40,100 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Brittney. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Brittney in the United States were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 44 births a year on average, against 79 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Brittney
Names from the same generation as Brittney, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brittney mean?
Brittney comes from Brittany, the French region of Bretagne, named after the Britons who settled there.
What is the origin of the name Brittney?
American, from French.
Is Brittney a girl's or a boy's name?
Brittney is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Brittney?
In 2024, Brittney was the 3002nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 55 births.
What are good sibling names for Brittney?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Shawna, Caitlin, Monique and Felicia for a sister, Kevon, Chad, Marc and Geoffrey for a brother.
Who are famous people named Brittney?
Brittney Griner, basketball player.