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Worldwide Name Statistics

British

Ranked #21136 - 1 in 25,078,370 people
US

Most common in

United States

319 bearers

World total

319

estimated living bearers

Global rank

#21136

worldwide

Country breakdown

United States319
Worldwide
~319
rank #21136
Rarity
1 in 25,078,370
of people globally
Gender split
9/91
male / female %
Countries covered
1
~319 in US

About the name British

There are an estimated 319 people named British alive worldwide today. That ranks British at #21136 globally, with the highest concentrations in United States.

In the United States, British is held by approximately 319 people, ranking #21136 among first names. That works out to roughly 0 per 100,000 Americans (or 1 in 1,040,439 U.S. residents).

British is used by both genders, 9.4% male and 90.6% female.

British appears in birth records going back to 1880. Use the chart below to see how its popularity has changed across decades, and the surname section to find common pairings.

Gender distribution

Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly female.

Male 9.4%Female 90.6%

Frequently asked questions

How many people are named British worldwide?

There are an estimated 319 people named British alive worldwide today, ranking #21136 globally.

Is British a rare name?

Worldwide that works out to about 1 in 25,078,370 people. In the United States there are roughly 319 bearers, which is 1 in 1,040,439 Americans.

Is British a boy or girl name?

Based on historical birth records, British is used 9.4% male and 90.6% female.

Where does the name British come from?

Who are famous people named British?

Data sources

Every figure on this page is cited. See the methodology page for the full picture.

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