Britney
How to say it: BRIT-nee · /ˈbrɪtni/
Variant of Brittany, referring to the Brittany region of France (Bretagne, land of the Britons).
Britney was the 1,131st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 134 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,009 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,131 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 134 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,851 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,009 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Britney soared in the 1990s and has grown rarer since, now far below that peak. Growth seems likely again over the next few years.
What goes with it
Sharp and crisp in sound, Britney moves quickly. Courtney fits alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Britney is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Britney
- Britney Spears (born 1981)American singer, songwriter, actress and model
- Britney Cooper (born 1989)Cricketer
- Britney Young (born 1987)American actress
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