Brittany vs Julia
Brittany and Juliacompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2000, Brittany was ranked #48 and Julia #95 among girls in New Zealand.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2000, Brittany was ranked #51 and Julia #70 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 1999, Brittany was ranked #528 and Julia #158 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2000, Brittany was ranked #220 and Julia #220 among girls in Northern Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Brittany was ranked #4201 and Julia #244 among girls in England and Wales.
Brittany and Julia over time
Brittany and Julia appear together in 3 published lists, across 43 years of shared records. Brittany held the stronger position in more years in 2 of them, Julia in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 3 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Brittany reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 2 of those lists, Julia in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
List by list
England and Wales · Girls26 shared years, 1996–2025
Brittany held the stronger position in 4 of those years, Julia in 22.
Highest recorded here: Brittany #101 in 1999, Julia #77 in 2010.
The order changed in 2000: Julia moved ahead. In 1999 they stood at #101 and #233; by 2000 that had become #275 and #271.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Brittany #4201, Julia #244.
New Zealand · Girls9 shared years, 1990–2000
Brittany held the stronger position in 8 of those years, Julia in 1.
Highest recorded here: Brittany #24 in 1994, Julia #71 in 1993.
The order changed in 1991: Brittany moved ahead. In 1990 they stood at #87 and #79; by 1991 that had become #73 and #85.
Most recent shared year, 2000: Brittany #48, Julia #95.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls8 shared years, 1991–2000
Brittany held the stronger position in 7 of those years, Julia in 1.
Highest recorded here: Brittany #17 in 1995, Julia #70 in 1999.
The order changed in 1992: Brittany moved ahead. In 1991 they stood at #97 and #96; by 1992 that had become #26 and #93.
Most recent shared year, 2000: Brittany #51, Julia #70.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Brittany
Pairs where Brittany shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Charlotte vs Brittany
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Charlotte moved into the top 50 at #26 in 2000 as Brittany fell out of it to #51, having been #26 the year before.
Charlotte · Brittany · 10 shared years, 1989–2000 · One took the other's place near the top
- Claire vs Brittany
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Brittany moved into the top 50 at #26 in 1992 as Claire fell out of it to #59, having been #42 the year before.
Claire · Brittany · 11 shared years, 1989–2000 · One took the other's place near the top
- Katie vs Brittany
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Brittany moved into the top 50 at #26 in 1992 as Katie fell out of it to #51, having been #48 the year before.
Katie · Brittany · 11 shared years, 1989–2000 · One took the other's place near the top
- Brittany vs Victoria
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Brittany moved into the top 50 at #26 in 1992 as Victoria fell out of it to #74, having been #50 the year before.
Brittany · Victoria · 11 shared years, 1989–2000 · One took the other's place near the top
Other comparisons involving Julia
Pairs where Julia shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Lorraine vs Julia
In 1964 they stood at #47 and #42 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2018 they were #896 and #46.
Lorraine · Julia · 50 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Karen vs Julia
In 1964 they stood at #41 and #42 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2019 they were #871 and #59.
Karen · Julia · 56 shared years, 1964–2019 · Started together, ended far apart
- Siobhán vs Julia
In 1964 they stood at #35 and #42 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #885 and #118.
Siobhán · Julia · 57 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Barbara vs Julia
In 1964 they stood at #43 and #42 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2023 they were #856 and #94.
Barbara · Julia · 56 shared years, 1964–2023 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Brittany | Julia |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | The feminine form of the Roman family name Julius — borne by Julia Augusta and Julia the Elder, and by an early Christian martyr and patron saint of Corsica. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | The feminine counterpart within the Roman gens Julia, the family name Julius belonged to |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | /ˈjʉː.lɪ.a/ |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Girls #4201 (2025) | Norway · Girls #85 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | 90/100 |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 76/100 | 94/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Julia has a recorded origin (The feminine counterpart within the Roman gens Julia, the family name Julius belonged to); Brittany does not have one recorded yet.
- Brittany has 3 syllables, compared with 2 for Julia.
- A meaning is recorded for Julia; Brittany doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Brittany
Popularity journey
First recorded1989
First recorded at #84 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1989 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1990–2000
Highest recorded position: #14 among girls in New Zealand, in 1997 (recorded 1990–2000).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #4201 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Julia
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #345 among girls in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1970–2001
Highest recorded position: #26 among girls in New Zealand, in 1983 (recorded 1970–2001).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #244 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls