Brit
boy nameBrit entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2058 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#2058
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3869 |
| 1930s | #3518 |
| 1950s | #2684 |
| 1960s | #2336 |
| 1970s | #3622 |
| 1980s | #3754 |
| 1990s | #6346 |
| 2000s | #8949 |
| 2010s | #10835 |
| 2020s | #12022 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Brit are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brit alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brit in 2025?
- Brit is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Brit most popular?
- Brit peaked in 1970, reaching #2058 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brit with classmates?
- Brit will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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