Total births
531
Girls' name · since 1978
Brittainy
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 531 babies named Brittainy, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 531
- total births
- 1978–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
531 girls have been named Brittainy since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Brittainy has been recorded 531 times among girls since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 1998.
- 531 total births
- 1978–1998 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
531 girls have been named Brittainy since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1998.
- 531
- total births
- 1978–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Brittainy was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
61 babies were named Brittainy in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Brittainy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brittainy's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 61, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brittainy at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Brittainy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1998
- Peak year (1989)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Brittainy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Brittainy's strongest decade.
348 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Brittainy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
348 births
- 1990s
1990s
172 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 348 births (66% of all-time use).
How Brittainy 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 Brittainy's total volume
Brittainy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Brittainy by state
Where Brittainy concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 38 | 7.2% |
| #2 | California | | 20 | 3.8% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 15 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 12 | 2.3% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Brittainy's total US births 7.2%
Even split
38 of 531 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brittainy? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 531 babies named Brittainy. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 61 births.
When was Brittainy most popular? ▼
Brittainy was most popular in the 1980s decade with 348 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Brittainy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brittainy are Texas (38 births), California (20 births), North Carolina (15 births).
How long has the name Brittainy been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Brittainy since 1978 -- 21 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Brittainy? ▼
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 Brittainy's data
- Brittainy's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (348 total births) through the 1990s (172) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Brittainys (38 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 Brittainy
Nearby Names Like Brittainy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brittainy
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 Brittainy side by side: Brittainy vs Brittany Brittainy vs Brianna Brittainy vs Briana
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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, 1978–1998 (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. "Brittainy: Baby Name Since 1978 - 531 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brittainy. 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 Brittainy 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.