Brittany

Meaning of Brittany

It means 'from Britain' or 'from Brittany,' a region in France. It essentially refers to someone from that area.

Brittany has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brittany

After ranking as high as #61 in 2000, Brittany has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brittany

• Britney Spears
  Iconic pop singer, entertainer
• Brittany Murphy
  Actress (Clueless, 8 Mile)
• Brittany Snow
  Actress (Pitch Perfect, Hairspray)
• Brittany Howard
  Musician, lead singer Alabama Shakes
• Brittany Lincicome
  Professional golfer, major champion

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Questions about the name Brittany

What does the name Brittany mean?

Brittany means it means 'from britain' or 'from brittany,' a region in france. it essentially refers to someone from that area, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Brittany a boy's or a girl's name?

Brittany is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Brittany?

Brittany did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Brittany most popular?

Brittany peaked at #61 in 2000.