From Britain or Briton
A variant spelling of Britain or Britton, originally used as a surname to denote someone from the island of Great Britain. It stems from the Celtic tribe known as the Britons who inhabited the region before the Roman conquest. As a given name, it is a modern, gender-neutral choice that emphasizes heritage or geography.
Less common today
Brittin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,288 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
