Brittany is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Brittany in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#4201
US Rank #928
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About the Name Brittany
Brittany has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1919 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #101 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Brittany is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Brittany in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #791, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Brittany
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Brittany per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Brittany in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Brittany is declining: down 682 places since 2021, to #4,201 in 2025. It peaked at #101 in 1999.
Brittany is more popular in the US (#791) than in the UK (#4844). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Brittany ranks #791 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Brittany (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 682 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Brittany
Almost certainly the only Brittany in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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