Britain is a unisex given name of Latin origin, meaning 'from Britain'. It has been used historically as both a male and female name but is more commonly used today for females. The name Britain is often associated with the country of Great Britain and the British Isles.
Over three decades, the number of annual births named Britain has shown considerable fluctuation. The peak years were recent, with a high of 38 in 2017 and another spike to 35 in 2012. However, there's been a recent decline, with only 8 births recorded in both 2022 and 2023. Overall, the name Britain has been bestowed upon 697 babies since 1976.