unisex name
Brittan
BRIT-un (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,359
Brittan is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 65% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1986, when 58 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Brittan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 334 |
| 1990s | 403 |
| 2000s | 306 |
| 2010s | 207 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 53 |
How Popular Is Brittan?
In 2023, Brittan was given to 14 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Brittan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Brittan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Brittan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Brittan
- English BRIT-un
Sibling Names for Brittan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Brittan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Brittan
How popular is the name Brittan?
In 2023, Brittan was given to 14 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Brittan a girl's or a boy's name?
Brittan is used for both girls and boys. About 65% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Brittan?
Brittan has 2 syllables.
When was Brittan most popular?
Brittan peaked in 1986, when 58 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.