Brittany
Girl name · 82 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Brittany: 82 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 21 births in 1999.
Brittany takes its name from the historic region of northwestern France, ultimately derived from the Latin *Britannia*, meaning “land of the Britons.” The name gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world during the 1980s and 1990s, partly thanks to actress Brittany Murphy, known for her roles in *Clueless* and *8 Mile*, and singer-actress Brittany Snow of *Pitch Perfect* fame. The place itself—Brittany, or Bretagne—was settled by Britons fleeing Anglo-Saxon invasions, giving the name a deep Celtic connection shared with Scotland. A notable variant is the French spelling *Bretagne*, while
Girl 12 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199921 babies
- Latest (2000)
- #4565 babies
- Total births
- 82since 1987
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 81%vs prior 5y