How Many People Are Named Brittney?
Complete statistics for the name Brittney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brittney, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 4,086 Americans bearing it today. That's around 80,769 people in the US alone, making it quite unique. Interestingly, its popularity peaked in 1989 with 7,883 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 82,442 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brittney Through the Generations
Brittney has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1989, reflecting a shift away from the name's once-popular status. Today, the majority of those named Brittney are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. With 20% under 30 and virtually no one over 60, Brittney remains a name between classic and modern, appealing to parents who appreciate its balance of tradition and novelty.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brittney's French roots
📄 About the Name Brittney
How Many People Have the Name Brittney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 80,769 people in the United States currently share the name Brittney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,086 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Brittney a Common or Rare Name?
Brittney 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brittney in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Brittney Most Popular?
The name Brittney reached peak popularity in 1989, with 7,883 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 Brittney?
Approximately 80,769 people named Brittney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 82,442. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,086 Americans.
Is Brittney a rare name?
Brittney is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,086 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brittney mean?
The meaning and origin of Brittney are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Brittney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Brittney are male and 100% are female.
When was Brittney most popular?
Brittney peaked in 1989 with 7,883 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.