Total births
879
Unisex name · since 1974
Brittan
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 879 babies named Brittan, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 879
- total births
- 1974–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Brittan is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 879 have been recorded since 1974.
Brittan has 879 recorded births among girls since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2023.
- 879 total births
- 1974–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
879 girls have been named Brittan since 1974, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 879
- total births
- 1974–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Brittan was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
36 babies were named Brittan in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Brittan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Brittan's full recorded timeline at 1999, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1986 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Brittan at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Brittan popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2023
- Peak year (1986)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Brittan popularity over time - boys
480 total births recorded since 1977 (Brittan as boys' name)
Brittan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Brittan's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Brittan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s
1980s
222 births
- 1990s
1990s
259 births
- 2000s
2000s
192 births
- 2010s
2010s
134 births
- 2020s 36
2020s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 259 births (29% of all-time use).
How Brittan 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 Brittan's total volume
Brittan vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Brittan by state
Where Brittan concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 20 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Brittan's total US births 2.6%
Even split
23 of 879 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brittan? ▼
879 babies have been named Brittan since 1974. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1986 with 36 births.
When was Brittan most popular? ▼
Brittan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Brittan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brittan are California (23 births), Texas (20 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Brittan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Brittan is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 879 births, and as a boy's name it has 480 births.
How long has the name Brittan been used? ▼
Brittan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 50 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Brittan? ▼
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 Brittan's data
- Brittan's decade-level peak was the 1990s (259 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Brittans (23 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 Brittan
Nearby Names Like Brittan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brittan
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 Brittan side by side: Brittan vs Brittany Brittan vs Brianna Brittan 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, 1974–2023 (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. "Brittan: Baby Name Since 1974 - 879 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brittan. 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 Brittan 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.