Brittain
Pronunciation: [ br-IHT-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brittain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 391 babies have been named Brittain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brittain is past its peak , currently ranked #16,654 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,654
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Brittain
Brittain is a boy name .
Is Brittain a boy or girl name? Brittain is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,654 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,060. Brittain is more commonly used as a boy name.
Brittain is currently ranked #16,654 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brittain include Bri, Brit, Brity, Britie, Britt, Britty, Brittie, Ain, Ainy, Ainie, Bry, and Brie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Brittain include Britton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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