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Britain

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Pronounced BRIT-in /ˈbrɪt.ɪn/High

Meaning: A place name drawn from Britain (Great Britain), the island nation, ultimately from the Celtic/Latin Britannia. Used here for a girl though it reads as cross-sex.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold place-name pick: Britain comes from Great Britain (said 'BRIT-in'). Used for both sexes — we note the cross-sex lean.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA place name drawn from Britain (Great Britain), the island nation, ultimately from the Celtic/Latin Britannia. Used here for a girl though it reads as cross-sex.
U.S. rank (2025)#12140 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 712

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719762025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Britain is a place name from Great Britain (Britannia), turned given name. It reads modern and geographic; used for both sexes, which we note — rare in the U.S. either way (said 'BRIT-in').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., with notable cross-sex use. Rare, geographic, and bold.

Did you know? Britain takes its sound from the island nation — ultimately the Latin Britannia — a bold place-name choice used for both boys and girls, which we note (said 'BRIT-in').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Britain — place name (Great Britain / Britannia); cross-sex

Variations

BrittenBrittainBryten

Nicknames

BriBritt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Britain mean?

Britain is a place name from Great Britain (Britannia), used as a given name.

How do you pronounce Britain?

It's said BRIT-in /ˈbrɪt.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Britain a boy or girl name?

Britain is used for both, often cross-sex — we note the lean.

How popular is Britain?

Britain is a rare name for girls in the U.S., with some use for boys.

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