Britta

Britta is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 21 girls in the United States.

Britta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Britta

Britta belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Britta first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #867 in 1986, and in 2024 21 babies received the name — 3,668 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Britta in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#867 in 1986
Peak year
1986
Babies named Britta in 2024
21
Total since 1880
3,668

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Britta mean?

The meaning of Britta is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Britta a boy or girl name?

Britta is a girl name. In 2024, 21 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Britta?

Britta comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Britta?

Britta first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #867 in 1986, and 21 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].