boys' name · peaked 1991

Briton

Every Briton since 1963 — 554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#12,327
among boys
Babies in 2025
5
named Briton
Peak year
1991
27 babies
All-time total
554
since 1963

The story of Briton

Briton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,327 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1963, 554 American babies have been named Briton. Its peak came in 1991, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Briton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Briton 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 5 #12,327
2024
2023
2022
2021 5 #12,431
2020 5 #12,313
2019
2018 6 #10,982
2017 7 #9,846
2016 10 #7,679
2015 9 #8,136
2014 7 #9,785
2013 7 #9,796
2012 10 #7,628
2011 7 #9,758
2010 12 #6,741
2009 18 #5,129
2008 12 #6,812
2007 10 #7,678
2006 11 #6,977
2005 17 #4,848
2004 9 #7,608
2003 8 #7,947
2002 10 #6,595
2001 11 #6,073
2000 17 #4,422
1995 20 #3,321
1990 5 #13,244 16 #3,623
1985 13 #3,431
1980 5 #6,373
1975
1970 6 #4,300
1965 5 #3,980
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
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1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Briton in 2025?

Briton ranked #12,327 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Briton?

554 babies have been named Briton in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Briton most popular?

Briton peaked in 1991, when 27 newborns received the name.

Is Briton a boy or girl name?

Briton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Briton rising or falling?

Briton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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