Brittany, of French origin, translates to 'from Brittany,' a region in northwest France known for its beautiful coastline and historic sites. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 1970s and 1980s, peaking in the late 1980s. Notable individuals with this name include American actress Brittany Murphy and Canadian tennis player Brittany Phelps.
The name Brittany experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1980s with 14 births recorded in 1986 and a steady decline thereafter, reaching a low of 5 births in 1992.