Total births
628
Unisex name · since 1921
Brit
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 628 babies named Brit, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 628
- total births
- 1921–2020
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
628 boys have been named Brit since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Brit recorded 628 times among boys since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2020.
- 628 total births
- 1921–2020 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
628 boys have been named Brit since 1921, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2020.
- 628
- total births
- 1921–2020
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Brit was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
19 babies were named Brit in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Brit's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brit's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1937, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brit at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Brit popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2020
- Peak year (1970)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Brit popularity over time - girls
147 total births recorded since 1968 (Brit as girls' name)
Brit by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Brit's strongest decade.
127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Brit births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
79 births
- 1960s
1960s
127 births
- 1970s
1970s
100 births
- 1980s
1980s
125 births
- 1990s
1990s
88 births
- 2000s
2000s
69 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 127 births (20% of all-time use).
How Brit compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Brit's total volume
Brit vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Brit by state
Where Brit concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 1.6% |
Texas share of Brit's total US births 1.6%
10 of 628 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brit? ▼
Brit has been given to 628 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2020. 19 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Brit most popular? ▼
Brit was most popular in the 1960s decade with 127 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Brit most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brit are Texas (10 births).
Is Brit a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Brit is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 628 births, and as a girl's name it has 147 births.
How long has the name Brit been used? ▼
Brit has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 100 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Brit? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brian, Brice, Briggs, Bridger, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Brit's data
- Brit's decade-level peak was the 1960s (127 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Brits (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Brit
Nearby Names Like Brit
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brit
Brian Boy
#302 1,173,735 births
Brice Boy
#2446 15,737 births
Briggs Boy
#327 9,377 births
Bridger Boy
#790 6,873 births
Briar Boy
#698 6,347 births
Compare Brit side by side: Brit vs Brian Brit vs Brice Brit vs Briggs
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Brit: Baby Name Since 1921 - 628 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brit. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Brit draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.