Total births
1,691
Girls' name · since 1978
Britnee
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 1,691 babies named Britnee, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,691
- total births
- 1978–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1,691 girls have been named Britnee since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Britnee recorded 1,691 times among girls since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2014.
- 1,691 total births
- 1978–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,691 girls have been named Britnee since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 1,691
- total births
- 1978–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Britnee was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
146 babies were named Britnee in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Britnee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Britnee's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 28% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 72%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2013, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 146, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Britnee at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Britnee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2014
- Peak year (1988)
- 146
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Britnee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Britnee's strongest decade.
860 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Britnee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
560 births
- 1990s
1990s
860 births
- 2000s 212
2000s
212 births
- 2010s 41
2010s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 860 births (51% of all-time use).
How Britnee 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 Britnee's total volume
Britnee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Britnee by state
Where Britnee concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 196 | 11.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 119 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 39 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 31 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 30 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Washington | | 29 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Utah | | 28 | 1.7% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 18 | 1.1% |
California share of Britnee's total US births 11.6%
Even split
196 of 1,691 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Britnee appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Britnee? ▼
1,691 babies have been named Britnee since 1978. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1988 with 146 births.
When was Britnee most popular? ▼
Britnee was most popular in the 1990s decade with 860 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Britnee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Britnee are California (196 births), Texas (119 births), Florida (39 births).
How long has the name Britnee been used? ▼
Britnee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 37 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Britnee? ▼
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 Britnee's data
- Britnee's decade-level peak was the 1990s (860 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Britnees (196 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Britnee
Nearby Names Like Britnee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Britnee
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 Britnee side by side: Britnee vs Brittany Britnee vs Brianna Britnee vs Briana
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, 1978–2014 (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. "Britnee: Baby Name Since 1978 - 1,691 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/britnee. 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 Britnee 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.