Total births
3,280
Girls' name · since 1978
Brittaney
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 3,280 babies named Brittaney, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,280
- total births
- 1978–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Brittaney is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 3,280 have been recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Brittaney has been recorded 3,280 times among girls since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. 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 2015.
- 3,280 total births
- 1978–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,280 girls have been named Brittaney since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 3,280
- total births
- 1978–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Brittaney was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
375 babies were named Brittaney in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Brittaney's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Brittaney's full recorded timeline at 1996, 18% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 82% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2013, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1989 peak of 375 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Brittaney at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Brittaney popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2015
- Peak year (1989)
- 375
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Brittaney by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Brittaney's strongest decade.
1,711 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Brittaney births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,334 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,711 births
- 2000s 191
2000s
191 births
- 2010s 28
2010s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,711 births (52% of all-time use).
How Brittaney 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 Brittaney's total volume
Brittaney vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Brittaney by state
Where Brittaney concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 342 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 245 | 7.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 162 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 145 | 4.4% |
| #5 | New York | | 112 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 110 | 3.4% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 98 | 3.0% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 95 | 2.9% |
California share of Brittaney's total US births 10.4%
Even split
342 of 3,280 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 33 reporting states.
Brittaney appears in 33 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brittaney? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 3,280 babies named Brittaney. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 375 births.
When was Brittaney most popular? ▼
Brittaney was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,711 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Brittaney most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brittaney are California (342 births), Texas (245 births), Ohio (162 births).
How long has the name Brittaney been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Brittaney since 1978 -- 38 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Brittaney? ▼
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 Brittaney's data
- Brittaney's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,711 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Brittaneys (342 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 Brittaney
Nearby Names Like Brittaney
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brittaney
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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 Brittaney side by side: Brittaney vs Brittany Brittaney vs Brianna Brittaney vs Briana
Related Names
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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, 1978–2015 (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. "Brittaney: Baby Name Since 1978 - 3,280 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brittaney. 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 Brittaney 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.