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Britton

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Pronounced BRIT-ən /ˈbrɪt.ən/High

Meaning: From the English surname Britton — 'a Briton; a Celt; one from Britain or Brittany'; predominantly a boys'/surname name; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: A Briton: Britton is an English surname — 'a Briton; from Britain'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish, Celtic
MeaningFrom the English surname Britton — 'a Briton; a Celt; one from Britain or Brittany'; predominantly a boys'/surname name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#5271 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,955

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119642025

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

Britton comes from the English surname Britton — 'a Briton; a Celt; one from Britain or Brittany' (from the medieval term for the Celtic Britons). A crisp, modern surname-name, used for both sexes (predominantly boys'), here for girls (slug distinguished; it also echoes the girls' name Brittany; nickname Britt).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-Briton at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Britton means 'a Briton; a Celt; one from Britain or Brittany' (an English surname) — a crisp surname-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; it also echoes Brittany).
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Britton — surname etymology

Variations

BritonBrittanBritten

Nicknames

Britt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Britton mean?

Britton is an English surname, 'a Briton; a Celt; one from Britain or Brittany'.

How do you pronounce Britton?

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

Is Britton a boy or girl name?

Britton is used for both sexes (predominantly boys'); this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Britton?

Britton is rare for girls in the U.S.

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