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British

British is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is British?

Recorded births named British by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	331 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

British's popularity over time

Babies named British per year — United States (1969–2025). United States peaked in 1989 (21/yr).

When was British popular?

British reached its peak in 1989, when it was the #7073 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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