Total births
1,097
Girls' name · since 1916
Brita
Brita has 1,097 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,097
- total births
- 1916–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Brita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,097 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Brita recorded 1,097 times among girls since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2021.
- 1,097 total births
- 1916–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,097 girls have been named Brita since 1916, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,097
- total births
- 1916–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Brita was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
41 babies were named Brita in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Brita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brita's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brita at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Brita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2021
- Peak year (1981)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Brita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Brita's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Brita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 34
1940s
34 births
- 1950s 74
1950s
74 births
- 1960s
1960s
156 births
- 1970s
1970s
208 births
- 1980s
1980s
262 births
- 1990s
1990s
206 births
- 2000s 80
2000s
80 births
- 2010s 50
2010s
50 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 262 births (24% of all-time use).
How Brita compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Brita's total volume
Brita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Brita by state
Where Brita concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 62 | 5.7% |
| #2 | California | | 31 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Washington | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
Minnesota share of Brita's total US births 5.7%
Even split
62 of 1,097 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brita? ▼
Brita has been given to 1,097 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 41 babies were born in 1981, its single highest year.
When was Brita most popular? ▼
Brita was most popular in the 1980s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Brita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brita are Minnesota (62 births), California (31 births), Washington (16 births).
How long has the name Brita been used? ▼
Records for Brita go back to 1916, giving 106 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Brita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brittany, Brianna, Briana, Bridget, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Brita's data
- Brita's decade-level peak was the 1980s (262 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.
- Minnesota records the most Britas (62 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Brita
Nearby Names Like Brita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brita
Brittany Girl
#791 360,673 births
Brianna Girl
#181 264,799 births
Briana Girl
#536 97,120 births
Bridget Girl
#706 92,367 births
Brittney Girl
#2987 82,203 births
Compare Brita side by side: Brita vs Brittany Brita vs Brianna Brita vs Briana
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1916–2021 (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. "Brita: Baby Name Since 1916 - 1,097 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brita. 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 Brita 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 June 2026.