The baby name Britton is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrɪtən/ (BRIT-ən).
The baby name Britton is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrɪtən/ (BRIT-ən).
Britton is in Origin.
Britton is an English surname turned given name, from Middle English Britoun/Bretun, via Old French Breton, ultimately from Latin Britto “Briton.” It denoted a person of Breton or British origin - literally “a Briton” or “one from Brittany.” As a given name it reads as unisex, though it skews masculine, and fits the modern surname-as-first-name trend.
The surname appears widely in medieval English records, often marking settlers of Breton descent after the Norman Conquest. In contemporary use, Britton gained ground in North America in the late 20th century and remains a fresh, tailored alternative to longer forms. Common variants and spellings include Britten, Brittan, Brittain, and Breton; related names and cognates are Brett, Brittany, and Britney. Nicknames Brit and Britt are natural. The closely spelled Britain and Briton exist but are rarer as given names.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| Canada | Girls | 2017 | #292 | 5 | 3,011 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| Canada | Boys | 2022 | #306 | 5 | 2,557 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #851 | 42 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #897 | 20 | 8,487 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Britton is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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