How Many People Are Named Brit?

Complete statistics for the name Brit: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Brit
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Brit, a very rare male name, is held by just 694 people in the US today, making up 1 in 475,573 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 24 births, showing a slow decline since then.

~694
Living in US
1 in 475,573
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Brit
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
22
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 22 symbolizes a powerful blend of vision and leadership, indicating someone who can turn dreams into reality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

14,179
Worldwide Bearers
#48,193
Global Rank
🇳🇴 Norway
8,227
🇺🇸 United States
2,439
🇩🇰 Denmark
1,040
🇩🇪 Germany
915
🇮🇳 India
316
🇳🇱 Netherlands
284
🇨🇦 Canada
227
🇸🇪 Sweden
133
🇪🇪 Estonia
117
🇳🇿 New Zealand
56

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
552 (80%)
♀ Female
142 (20%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
126
Would be under 30 (16%)
482
Would be 30–60 (62%)
167
Would be over 60 (22%)

All 775 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Brit Through the Generations

Throughout the decades, Brit has maintained a niche presence, with its peak occurring in 1989 when 24 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals aged 30 to 60, accounting for 62% of those named Brit. With an average age of 46, Brit stands as a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, slowly fading from the limelight but still holding a unique charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 10
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Brit

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brit's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Brit

How Many People Have the Name Brit?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 694 people in the United States currently share the name Brit. That works out to roughly 1 in every 475,573 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brit a Common or Rare Name?

Brit is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Brit Mean?

Brit means "creative variant of Brit" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Brit in SSA data, approximately 80% are male and 20% are female.

When Was Brit Most Popular?

The name Brit reached peak popularity in 1989, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Brit?

Approximately 694 people named Brit live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 775. That works out to roughly 1 in 475,573 Americans.

Is Brit a rare name?

Brit is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 475,573 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brit mean?

Brit means "creative variant of Brit" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Brit more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 80% of people named Brit are male and 20% are female.

When was Brit most popular?

Brit peaked in 1989 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US694
All-Time Births775
1 in X1 in 475,573
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1989
World Rank#48,193
Male %80%
Female %20%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.