Total births
821
Unisex name · since 1966
Britain
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 821 babies named Britain, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9158
- among boys today
- 821
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Britain currently ranks #9158 among unisex names in America, with 821 babies recorded since 1966.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Britain has been recorded 821 times among boys since 1966, currently ranked #9158 nationally and more common than 36% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #9158 among boys today
- 821 born since 1966
- 2010s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Britain is currently the #9158 unisex name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 821 born since 1966, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9158
- among boys today
- 821
- born since 1966
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Britain vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9158
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Britain was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
39 babies were named Britain in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Britain compares
821 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Britain's all-time total is 124% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Britain | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 821 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Britain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Britain's full recorded timeline at 2001, 62% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 38% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2014 peak of 39 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Britain at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#9,158
Active since
1966
Britain popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Britain popularity over time - girls
712 total births recorded since 1976 (Britain as girls' name)
Britain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Britain's strongest decade.
286 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Britain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s 99
1980s
99 births
- 1990s
1990s
156 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s
2010s
286 births
- 2020s 65
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 286 births (35% of all-time use).
How Britain 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 Britain's total volume
Britain vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Britain by state
Where Britain concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 23 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 17 | 2.1% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Britain's total US births 2.8%
Even split
23 of 821 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Britain? ▼
Britain has been given to 821 babies in the U.S. since 1966, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9158 as of the latest data. 39 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Britain most popular? ▼
Britain was most popular in the 2010s decade with 286 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Britain most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Britain are Texas (23 births), Georgia (17 births), California (6 births).
Is Britain a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Britain is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 821 births, and as a girl's name it has 712 births.
How long has the name Britain been used? ▼
Britain has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 60 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Britain? ▼
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 Britain's data
- Britain's decade-level peak was the 2010s (286 total births); usage has since declined to 65 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Britains (23 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 Britain
Nearby Names Like Britain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Britain
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 Britain side by side: Britain vs Brian Britain vs Brice Britain vs Briggs
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Britain
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, 1966–2025 (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. "Britain: #9158 Unisex Name - 821 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/britain. 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 Britain 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.