British

Q: Is British a boy or girl name?

British is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #36944, and as a girl name it ranks #35239.

Q: How popular is the name British?

British is ranked #36944 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ br-IHT-ihsh ]

Boy Name #36,944 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

British is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-IHT-ihsh.

Parents who love the name British often also consider Bridget, Bruce, Bryant .

Popularity Over Time

#36,944

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #36,944
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Britton #2976

Nicknames

Bri Bry Briie Britie

Middle Name Ideas

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British Charles

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British Andrew

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British Damian

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British Angel

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British Diego

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British Adriel

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British Dominic

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Also a Girl Name

British is also used as a girl name, ranked #35239.

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Frequently Asked Questions About British

Is British a boy or girl name?

British is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #36944. As a girl name, it is ranked #35239. British is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce British?

British is pronounced br-IHT-ihsh.

How popular is the name British?

British is currently ranked #36944 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for British?

Common nicknames for British include Bri, Bry, Briie, and Britie.

Is British a common or rare name?

British is an uncommon name, ranked #36944 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name British

British is a boy name .

Is British a boy or girl name? British is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,944 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,239. British is more commonly used as a girl name.

British is currently ranked #36,944 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for British include Bri, Bry, Briie, and Britie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of British include Britton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.