How old is someone named Brittany?
The average Brittany is 35 years old.
Half of all living Brittanys are between 32 and 38.
When was Brittany popular?
Brittany had one big moment, peaking in 1989. 87% of the babies ever named Brittany arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1989 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 148 | 130 |
| 1970s | 3,528 | 3,300 |
| 1980s | 141,498 | 140,000 |
| 1990s | 191,186 | 190,000 |
| 2000s | 17,597 | 17,000 |
| 2010s | 5,964 | 5,900 |
| 2020s | 1,830 | 1,800 |
How many Brittanys are still alive?
About 350,000 Brittanys are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 360,000 babies named Brittany since 1963.
Nearly every Brittany ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Brittany?
About four in five living Brittanys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 83%
- Gen Z 14%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Brittany an old name?
Somewhat. Brittany is older than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Brittany will be 63 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Brittany a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Brittanys are women.
Names the same age as Brittany
NAME TWIN
Brittany's name twin is Dominque. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Dominque's age curve is the closest match to Brittany's: 86% alike.
Other spellings: Brittney (34) · Britney (30) · Brittani (35) · Britany (31) · Brittni (35)
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Questions about the name Brittany
How old is the average Brittany?
The average Brittany in the US is 35 years old. The median is 35, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Brittany?
About 350,000 Brittanys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 360,000 babies given the name since 1963.
When was the name Brittany most popular?
In 1989, when about 38,000 baby girls were named Brittany.
Is Brittany a Millennial name?
Yes. About 83% of living Brittanys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this