Brick
Every Brick since 1951 — 459 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brick
Brick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,863 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 459 American babies have been named Brick. Its peak came in 2011, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,863 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,117 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,957 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,075 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,872 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,176 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,021 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,812 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,562 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,413 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,046 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,348 |
| 2013 | 14 | #5,968 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,683 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,124 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,141 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,195 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,113 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,677 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6,975 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,398 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,137 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,944 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,738 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #5,980 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,896 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,878 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,549 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,569 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,121 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brick in 2025?
Brick ranked #9,863 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brick?
459 babies have been named Brick in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brick most popular?
Brick peaked in 2011, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Brick a boy or girl name?
Brick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brick rising or falling?
Brick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.