Home › Baby Names Directory › Brittney

Brittney

♀ Girl

Pronounced BRIHT-nee /ˈbɹɪt.ni/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Brittney is an English girl's name, one of several spellings tied to the name Brittany.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#2968 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births55 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 82,177

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919582024

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

History & Origin

Brittney belongs to the cluster of spellings around Brittany, and a single fixed meaning for it is hard to confirm. It rose to wide use in English as a given name through the late twentieth century, riding the popularity of the whole Britt- family.

The variants Britany, Britney, Brittani, Brittany and Brittni show just how many ways the same sound has been written. Athletes Brittney Reese and Brittney Griner are among the well-known women who carry this spelling.

Did you know? Brittney is a spelling variant of Brittany, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Brittney — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BritanyBritneyBrittaniBrittanyBrittni

Nicknames

—

Famous Bearers

  • ★Brittney Reese (1986–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Brittney Griner (1990–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Brittney…

Brittany— The base spelling that Brittney varies.
Britney— A trimmed spelling of the same name as Brittney.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Brittney mean?

Brittney is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Brittney?

It's commonly said BRIHT-nee /ˈbɹɪt.ni/.

Is Brittney a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Brittney is used as a girl name.

How popular is Brittney?

In 2024, Brittney ranked #2968 in the U.S. for girls, with 55 births recorded.