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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Brit — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Brisyn|Brita
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Brit

BRIT · 1 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12303 in 2020

Peak: #12303 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12303 in 2020

Peak: #12303 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152020

Rank #12303 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Brit scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
EnglishModernUnisex-leaning-female1-syllableGeographicShort-formContemporaryStrongCoolTrendy-90s-2000s
Character
bold independencestraightforward honestypractical strengthadventurous spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Brits

inventiveintrospectiveartisticcerebralvisionary
STRONG
High confidence

Brit is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Brit at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Brittany or Britain, referencing the geographical region. Also used as an independent name meaning 'from Britain' or 'British woman'.
Language root:English · Old English
Peak rank:#12303 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Brit Marling
Actress
Similar Sound
Brett◈Britt◈Bryn◈Bren◈Bristol◈
Similar Style
Blake◈Blair◈Brynn◈Briar◈Blakely◈
Works well with
Blake◈Riley◈Morgan◈Casey◈Presley◈Harley◈Cameron◈Quinn◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Brit · Overview
Summary

Brit is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 5/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Brit carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
brit.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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