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Britton

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRIHT-uhn /ˈbɹɪt.ən/Medium

Meaning: A BritonMedium

In 30 seconds: Britton is an English boy's name meaning 'a Briton'. It points to someone from Britain.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA Briton
U.S. rank (2024)#2949 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births42 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,291

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200618962024

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 is an English name meaning 'a Briton', that is, a person from Britain. It began as a way to mark someone's origins and has carried over into use as a given name. The meaning is direct and undisputed.

The biophysicist Britton Chance (1913–2010) is one bearer on record. Two even syllables ending in -ton give the name a steady, surname-style feel.

Did you know? Britton likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Britton — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Britton Chance (1913–2010)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Britton…

Brett— Another English name historically tied to people from Brittany and Britain.
Brighton— shares the -on ending
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Branson— shares Britton's English roots
Benton— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Britton mean?

Britton is usually explained as meaning 'a Briton' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Britton?

It's commonly said BRIHT-uhn /ˈbɹɪt.ən/.

Is Britton a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Britton?

In 2024, Britton ranked #2949 in the U.S. for boys, with 42 births recorded.

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