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Briton

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Meaning of Briton: English: 'from Britain'

Briton is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11288th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#11288

5 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

554

First recorded 1963 · peak 1991

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 6 babies1982: 10 babies1983: 7 babies1984: 10 babies1985: 13 babies1986: 16 babies1987: 21 babies1988: 10 babies1989: 16 babies1990: 21 babies19901991: 27 babies1992: 10 babies1993: 7 babies1994: 13 babies1995: 20 babies1996: 11 babies1997: 9 babies1998: 15 babies1999: 12 babies2000: 17 babies20002001: 11 babies2002: 10 babies2003: 8 babies2004: 9 babies2005: 17 babies2006: 11 babies2007: 10 babies2008: 12 babies2009: 18 babies2010: 12 babies20102011: 7 babies2012: 10 babies2013: 7 babies2014: 7 babies2015: 9 babies2016: 10 babies2017: 7 babies2018: 6 babies2019: 0 babies2020: 5 babies20202021: 5 babies2022: 0 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 5 babies
US babies named Briton per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 27.

Gender split

99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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