Unisex name · peaked 1970

Britt

Every Britt since 1886 — 7,626 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
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Britt
Peak year
1970
249 babies
All-time total
7,626
since 1886

The story of Britt

Britt 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 1886, 7,626 American babies have been named Britt — about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1970, when 249 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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

Britt 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 6 #13,780 19 #5,097
2023
2022 13 #6,541
2021 11 #7,166
2020 15 #5,746
2019 8 #9,022
2018 9 #8,260
2017 6 #14,463 8 #8,968
2016 7 #13,146 19 #4,976
2015 9 #11,053 11 #7,140
2014 12 #9,075 11 #7,140
2013 11 #9,723 21 #4,493
2012 7 #13,748 12 #6,684
2011 13 #8,713 20 #4,678
2010 5 #17,496 20 #4,698
2009 11 #10,096 12 #6,862
2008 8 #12,788 17 #5,281
2007 10 #10,955 20 #4,660
2006 11 #10,032 24 #4,015
2005 9 #11,074 33 #3,097
2004 14 #7,900 23 #3,876
2003 20 #5,851 21 #3,995
2002 22 #5,289 27 #3,271
2001 10 #9,476 31 #2,939
2000 14 #7,230 34 #2,680
1995 26 #3,989 41 #2,031
1990 40 #2,857 89 #1,149
1985 71 #1,651 67 #1,134
1980 93 #1,351 70 #1,079
1975 99 #1,163 81 #912
1970 118 #1,044 131 #717
1965 44 #1,691 75 #848
1960 19 #2,824 142 #654
1955 73 #862
1950 34 #1,234
1945 14 #1,858
1940 6 #3,170
1935 9 #2,550
1930 8 #3,055
1925
1920 6 #3,876
1915 7 #3,127
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Britt

  1. Britt Ekland Actor · b. 1942
  2. Britt Robertson Actor · b. 1990
  3. Britt Nicole Singer · b. 1985
  4. Britt Assombalonga Soccer player · b. 1992

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Britt in 2025?

Britt 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 Britt?

7,626 babies have been named Britt in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Britt most popular?

Britt peaked in 1970, when 249 newborns received the name.

Is Britt a boy or girl name?

Britt is used for both: about 38% of babies named Britt have been girls and 62% boys.

Is the name Britt rising or falling?

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

Who are famous people named Britt?

Well-known people named Britt include Britt Ekland (actor), Britt Robertson (actor), Britt Nicole (singer).

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