Girl · #11,408 in 2026

Brittanica

The Encyclopædia Britannica is a general-knowledge English-language encyclopaedia. It has been published since 1768, and after several ownership changes is currently owned by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The 2010 version of the 15th edition, which spans 32 volumes and 32,640 pages, was the last printed edition.

Current Rank
#11,408
Peak Rank
#11,408 (1990)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1990
First Year
1990
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#11408
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Brittanica

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Encyclopædia Britannica is a general-knowledge English-language encyclopaedia. It has been published since 1768, and after several ownership changes is currently owned by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The 2010 version of the 15th edition, which spans 32 volumes and 32,640 pages, was the last printed edition.

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Origin & history
Main article: History of the Encyclopædia Britannica The title page of the first edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica , published in 1768-71 Past owners have included, in chronological order, the Scottish printers Colin Macfarquhar and Andrew Bell , the Scottish bookseller Archibald Constable , the Scottish publisher A. & C. Black , Horace Everett Hooper , Sears Roebuck , William Benton , and Jacqui Safra , a Swiss billionaire residing in New York . Recent advances in information technology and the rise of electronic encyclopaedias such as Encyclopædia Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite , E

The Story of Brittanica

Brittanica first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 6 Brittanicas were born — ranking #11,408 that year. As of 2026, Brittanica ranks #11,408 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Brittanicas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Brittanica

Phonetically similar names — useful when Brittanica is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brittanica

What does the name Brittanica mean?
The Encyclopædia Britannica is a general-knowledge English-language encyclopaedia. It has been published since 1768, and after several ownership changes is currently owned by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The 2010 version of the 15th edition, which spans 32 volumes and 32,640 pages, was the last printed edition.
How popular is Brittanica in 2026?
In 2026, Brittanica ranks #11,408 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Brittanica most popular?
Brittanica reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #11,408 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Brittanica a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Brittanica is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Brittanica?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brittanica include Gee, Jaynelle, Siobhain. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Brittanica

Brittanica is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Brittanica's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #11,408. Use the chart and map above to compare Brittanica's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.