UK girl's name
Britania
Feminine name derived from the Latin word "Britannia," meaning "island of Britain.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Britania is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Britania popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3099, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 5 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Britania. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Britania ranked #3099 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 5 girls were registered as Britania.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Britania as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3099
2003
Births in 2003
5
Latest year
Peak year
2002
5 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Britania mean?
The name Britania finds its origins in the Latin word "Britannia," which was the Roman name for the island of Great Britain. This name is believed to have derived from the Celtic term "Pretani," referring to the ancient Celtic inhabitants of the island.
During the Roman conquest of Britain in the 1st century AD, the name Britannia became widely used to refer to the conquered territories. It was commonly found inscribed on Roman coins, monuments, and historical records from that era, cementing its association with the island.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Britania appears in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who documented the Roman campaigns in Britain in his work "Agricola," written around 98 AD. Tacitus referred to the island as "Britannia insula" or "the island of Britain."
In the 2nd century AD, the Greek geographer Ptolemy also made references to "Britannia" in his influential work "Geographia," further solidifying the name's association with the island.
Throughout history, the name Britania has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Britania Felix (fl. 4th century AD), a Romano-British philosopher and writer who lived during the declining years of Roman Britain.
2. Britania Aureliana (fl. 5th century AD), a Romano-British woman who gained fame for her beauty and was celebrated in poetry by the Latin writer Sidonius Apollinaris.
3. Britania Victrix (fl. 6th century AD), a legendary British warrior queen who is said to have led her people against Saxon invaders, though her historical existence is debated.
4. Britania Rufina (fl. 7th century AD), a British abbess and scholar who is believed to have authored several religious texts during the early medieval period.
5. Britania Chrysostoma (fl. 9th century AD), a renowned Anglo-Saxon scholar and poet who was celebrated for her eloquence and learning.
While the name Britania fell out of common usage for several centuries, it experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries, as patriotic sentiment and pride in Britain's historical legacy grew. During this period, the name was often bestowed as a symbolic representation of national identity and allegiance to the British Empire.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Britania over time
The chart below shows babies named Britania registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Britania, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2003, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Britania by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Britania was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2984 | 10 | 2 |
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- Bella 14,112
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- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Britania: questions and answers
How popular is the name Britania in the UK right now?
In 2003, Britania was ranked #3099 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Britania most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 5 babies registered as Britania in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Britania?
Feminine name derived from the Latin word "Britannia," meaning "island of Britain.".
How many people are called Britania in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Britania across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.