How Many People Are Named Britt?
Complete statistics for the name Britt: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Britt, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 49,356 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 6,686 people named Britt living in the US, this name peaked in popularity back in 1970.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 7,625 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Britt Through the Generations
Britt has seen its heyday and now shows a declining trend, reflecting a shift away from its peak year of 1970 when 249 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Britt are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its most popular period. The current distribution suggests that while the name isn't as trendy as it once was, it still holds a place among classic and modern choices, with a notable presence in the older demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Britt's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Britt
How Many People Have the Name Britt?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 29,594 people in the United States currently share the name Britt. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,200 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Britt a Common or Rare Name?
Britt is classified as 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 Britt Mean?
Britt means "creative variant of Britt" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Britt in SSA data, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female.
When Was Britt Most Popular?
The name Britt reached peak popularity in 1970, with 249 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Britt?
Approximately 29,594 people named Britt live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 29,594. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,200 Americans.
Is Britt a rare name?
Britt is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,200 Americans has this name.
What does the name Britt mean?
Britt means "creative variant of Britt" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Britt more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 59% of people named Britt are male and 41% are female.
When was Britt most popular?
Britt peaked in 1970 with 249 births that year. Current trend: 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.