Brittan
Pronunciation: [ br-IHT-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brittan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 480 babies have been named Brittan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brittan is past its peak , currently ranked #23,672 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,672
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Brittan
Brittan is a boy name .
Is Brittan a boy or girl name? Brittan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,672 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,726. Brittan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Brittan is currently ranked #23,672 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brittan include Bri, Brit, Brity, Britie, Tan, Tany, Tanie, Bry, Brie, and Brikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Brittan include Britton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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