Brittan is a modern, gender-neutral given name of American origin. It is believed to have been created by parents seeking a unique and memorable name for their child. The name Brittan does not have a specific meaning or etymology as it was not derived from an existing word or name. Instead, it is considered an invented name, with its popularity likely stemming from the trend of creating new names rather than using traditional ones.
The name Brittan has seen varied popularity over the years, with a noticeable peak between 1985 and 1988, during which there were more than 20 births each year. However, from around 2006 onwards, the number of annual births with this name dropped significantly, fluctuating between 5 to 11 per year until the most recent data available in 2023, where it remains at 6 births annually. In total, there have been 480 births with the name Brittan since 1977.