UK girl's name
Brittanie
A feminine name derived from the name of Brittany, an area in France.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Brittanie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Brittanie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1557, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 11 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 1999. 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.
Brittanie is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Brittanie. 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 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Brittanie ranked #1557 for girls in England and Wales in 1999, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 11 girls were registered as Brittanie.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Brittanie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1557
1999
Births in 1999
11
Latest year
Peak year
1999
11 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Brittanie mean?
The name Brittanie originates from the ancient Britons, a Celtic people who inhabited what is now known as Great Britain during the Iron Age and Roman era. The name is derived from the word "Brython," which means "Briton" or "British" in the Brythonic Celtic languages.
In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Bryten" or "Briten," reflecting the pronunciation used by the ancient Britons. As the name spread and evolved, it took on various spellings, including "Briton," "Britoun," and eventually "Brittanie."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brittanie can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals describing the history of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain. The chronicle mentions a figure named "Brittric" who lived in the 6th century and is believed to be a Briton chieftain or ruler.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Brittanie. One of the most famous was Saint Brittanie (c. 480 - c. 570), a Welsh princess and Christian missionary who is credited with founding several churches and monasteries in Wales and Brittany, France. Her feast day is celebrated on April 28th.
Another prominent figure was Brittanie of Dol (c. 500 - c. 570), a Breton monk and abbot who founded the Abbey of Dol in Brittany, France. He played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the region and is regarded as a patron saint of Brittany.
In the 11th century, Brittanie of Thouars (c. 1024 - 1109) was a powerful noblewoman and viscountess of Thouars in western France. She is known for her involvement in the political affairs of the time and her support for the Norman conquest of England.
During the 12th century, Brittanie of Vermandois (c. 1095 - 1183) was a French noblewoman and the countess of Vermandois. She played a crucial role in the Second Crusade and was known for her courage and leadership on the battlefield.
In more recent times, Brittanie Farrande (1584 - 1639) was an English explorer and navigator who is credited with being one of the first Europeans to map the coastline of New England and Nova Scotia in the early 17th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Brittanie over time
The chart below shows babies named Brittanie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Brittanie, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 1999, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brittanie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Brittanie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2005 | 33 | 4 |
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- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Brittanie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Brittanie in the UK right now?
In 1999, Brittanie was ranked #1557 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Brittanie most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 11 babies registered as Brittanie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Brittanie?
A feminine name derived from the name of Brittany, an area in France.
How many people are called Brittanie in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Brittanie across the 4 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.