Brit
Every Brit since 1921 — 775 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brit
Brit is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1921, 775 American babies have been named Brit — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1989, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brit stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,311 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #10,875 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,905 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #9,795 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,018 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #12,506 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #12,746 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,115 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #12,623 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #6,976 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,711 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,607 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #7,946 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,419 | 8 | #7,740 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,233 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,995 | 8 | #6,475 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,597 | 15 | #3,801 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,430 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #2,978 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,560 | 8 | #3,992 |
| 1970 | — | — | 19 | #2,066 |
| 1965 | — | — | 11 | #2,490 |
| 1960 | — | — | 13 | #2,329 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Brit
- Brit Marling Actor · b. 1983
- Brit Pettersen Athlete · b. 1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brit in 2025?
Brit did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Brit?
775 babies have been named Brit in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brit most popular?
Brit peaked in 1989, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Brit a boy or girl name?
Brit is used for both: about 19% of babies named Brit have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Brit rising or falling?
Brit is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Brit?
Well-known people named Brit include Brit Marling (actor), Brit Pettersen (athlete).