How old is someone named Britton?
The average Britton is 28 years old.
Half of all living Brittons are between 15 and 40.
When was Britton popular?
Britton is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 2011 but no single era. You'll meet Brittons of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 | 0 |
| 1920s | 81 | 0 |
| 1930s | 85 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 109 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 146 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 343 | 280 |
| 1970s | 734 | 670 |
| 1980s | 1,371 | 1,300 |
| 1990s | 1,460 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 1,602 | 1,600 |
| 2010s | 1,767 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 535 | 530 |
How many Brittons are still alive?
About 7,700 Brittons are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 8,300 babies named Britton since 1896.
Nearly every Britton ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Britton?
About one in three living Brittons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 13%
- Millennial 28%
- Gen Z 34%
- Gen Alpha 22%
Is Britton an old name?
Not really. Britton is younger than 52 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Britton will be 45 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Britton a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 75% of living Brittons are men, and 25% are women.
The women average 23 and the men 30.
Names the same age as Britton
NAME TWIN
Britton's name twin is Brandt. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Brandt's age curve is the closest match to Britton's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Britton
How old is the average Britton?
The average Britton in the US is 28 years old. The median is 26, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Britton?
About 7,700 Brittons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,300 babies given the name since 1896.
When was the name Britton most popular?
In 2011, when about 220 baby boys were named Britton.
Is Britton a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 34% of living Brittons, but the name spans several generations.
Is Britton a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 75% of living Brittons are men, and 25% are women. The women average 23 and the men 30.
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