Brittany
Meaning: From Britain, from Brittany
Origin: English/French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #189
Total births: 2,353
History: Brittany peaked in the 2000s as an American-influenced name in Australia. The name represents the cultural flow between America and Australia that intensified through movies, TV, and music.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2000) | #51 |
| Babies named Brittany in 2000 | 147 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,353 |
| Peak year | 1993 (314 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #17 |
| Years in records | 1989–2000 (11 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 34 spots |
Frequently asked about Brittany
What does the name Brittany mean?
Brittany means “From Britain, from Brittany” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Brittany?
Brittany has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “From Britain, from Brittany”.
How popular is Brittany in Australia?
Brittany ranked #51 in Australia in 2000 — given to 147 babies that year.
When was Brittany most popular?
Brittany peaked in 1993 with 314 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Brittany a boy or girl name?
Brittany is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Brittanys in registered births are female.
Is the name Brittany rising or falling in popularity?
Brittany has fallen 34 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #17 in 1995 to #51 in 2000.
How long has Brittany been recorded in Australia?
Brittany appears in birth records in Australia across 11 years — from 1989 through 2000.