Total births
300
Unisex name · since 1969
British
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 300 babies named British, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13800
- among girls today
- 300
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
British currently ranks #13800 among unisex names in America, with 300 babies recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show British recorded 300 times among girls since 1969, holding rank #13800 nationally today, ahead of 22% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #13800 among girls today
- 300 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 22% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
British is currently the #13800 unisex name in America, more common than 22% of girls - 300 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #13800
- among girls today
- 300
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
British vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13800
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 22% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named British was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
21 babies were named British in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How British compares
300 45th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
British's all-time total is 21% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | British | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 300 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 48 | 19,840 |
British's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide British's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
British at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#13,800
Active since
1969
British popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
British popularity over time - boys
31 total births recorded since 1987 (British as boys' name)
British by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was British's strongest decade.
103 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
British births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
57 births
- 1990s
1990s
67 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s
2010s
103 births
- 2020s
2020s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 103 births (34% of all-time use).
British by state
Where British concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 19 | 6.3% |
Illinois share of British's total US births 6.3%
19 of 300 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name British? ▼
300 babies have been named British since 1969. It currently ranks #13800 among girls. The peak year was 2015 with 21 births.
When was British most popular? ▼
British was most popular in the 2010s decade with 103 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is British most popular? ▼
The top states for the name British are Illinois (19 births).
Is British a unisex name? ▼
Yes, British is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 300 births, and as a boy's name it has 31 births.
How long has the name British been used? ▼
British has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 57 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to British? ▼
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 British's data
- British's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (103 total births) through the 2020s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Britishs (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 British
Nearby Names Like British
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to British
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 British side by side: British vs Brittany British vs Brianna British vs Briana
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to British
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, 1969–2025 (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. "British: #13800 Unisex Name - 300 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/british. 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 British 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.