Britney
5 countries#1570 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Britney was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
35,668 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #1570 · peaked in 1989 with 2,518 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,121 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 348 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,053 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3192 · peaked in 1999 with 314 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
375 births recorded 1999–2022 · currently #3079 · peaked in 2000 with 46 births
Most common in: Guyane, Paris, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
37 births recorded 1999–2001 · peaked in 1999 with 21 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
31 births recorded 1999–2000 · peaked in 2000 with 18 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Britney’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #472 | — |
| 2007 | #565 | ↓93 |
| 2008 | #688 | ↓123 |
| 2009 | #742 | ↓54 |
| 2010 | #904 | ↓162 |
| 2011 | #905 | ↓1 |
| 2012 | #899 | ↑6 |
| 2013 | #838 | ↑61 |
| 2014 | #1156 | ↓318 |
| 2015 | #1280 | ↓124 |
| 2016 | #1439 | ↓159 |
| 2017 | #1580 | ↓141 |
| 2018 | #1762 | ↓182 |
| 2019 | #2043 | ↓281 |
| 2020 | #1908 | ↑135 |
| 2021 | #1768 | ↑140 |
| 2022 | #1474 | ↑294 |
| 2023 | #1151 | ↑323 |
| 2024 | #1334 | ↓183 |
| 2025 | #1570 | ↓236 |
Frequently asked questions about Britney
Is Britney a popular name?
Yes — Britney currently ranks #1570 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Britney more common for boys or girls?
Britney is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Britney most popular?
Britney peaked in 1989 in United States, with 2,518 recorded births that year.
Is Britney rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Britney’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3789 in 1968 to #1570 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Britney?
At least 37,164 babies have been recorded with the name Britney across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Britney popular in more than one country?
Yes — Britney appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Britney?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Britney include Rayla, Angeline, Carina, Emberlee.
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