Total births
529
Unisex name · since 1971
Britten
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 529 babies named Britten, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 529
- total births
- 1971–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
529 boys have been named Britten since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Britten recorded 529 times among boys since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2021.
- 529 total births
- 1971–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
529 boys have been named Britten since 1971, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 529
- total births
- 1971–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Britten was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
25 babies were named Britten in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Britten's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Britten's full recorded timeline at 1998, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1981, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2001 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Britten at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Britten popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2021
- Peak year (2001)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Britten popularity over time - girls
354 total births recorded since 1973 (Britten as girls' name)
Britten by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Britten's strongest decade.
145 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Britten births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 37
1970s
37 births
- 1980s
1980s
111 births
- 1990s
1990s
130 births
- 2000s
2000s
145 births
- 2010s
2010s
88 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 145 births (27% of all-time use).
How Britten compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Britten's total volume
Britten vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Britten by state
Where Britten concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Britten's total US births 0.9%
5 of 529 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Britten? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 529 babies named Britten. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 25 births.
When was Britten most popular? ▼
Britten was most popular in the 2000s decade with 145 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Britten most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Britten are Texas (5 births).
Is Britten a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Britten is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 529 births, and as a girl's name it has 354 births.
How long has the name Britten been used? ▼
Britten has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 51 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Britten? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brian, Brice, Briggs, Bridger, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Britten's data
- Britten's decade-level peak was the 2000s (145 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Brittens (5 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 Britten
Nearby Names Like Britten
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Britten
Brian Boy
#302 1,173,735 births
Brice Boy
#2446 15,737 births
Briggs Boy
#327 9,377 births
Bridger Boy
#790 6,873 births
Briar Boy
#698 6,347 births
Compare Britten side by side: Britten vs Brian Britten vs Brice Britten vs Briggs
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, 1971–2021 (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. "Britten: Baby Name Since 1971 - 529 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/britten. 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 Britten 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.