Brittain
Pronunciation: [ br-IHT-uhn ]
Brittain is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,060 in the US, popular nicknames include Bri, Bry, and Briie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Brittain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 315 babies have been named Brittain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brittain is past its peak , currently ranked #28,060 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,060
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Brittain is also used as a boy name, ranked #16654.
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About the Name Brittain
Brittain is a girl name .
Is Brittain a boy or girl name? Brittain is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,060 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,654. Brittain is more commonly used as a boy name.
Brittain is currently ranked #28,060 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brittain include Bri, Bry, Briie, and Britie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Brittain include Brittany, Britney, Brittney, Brithany . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis