Brixton
(district of London): Thought to originate from Brixistane, meaning "the stone of Brixi (a Saxon lord)".
Every Brixton since 2001 — 4,841 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brixton
Brixton is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #744 in 2025 with 349 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 4,841 American babies have been named Brixton — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 568 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Brixton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brixton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,559 | 349 | #744 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,987 | 422 | #653 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,134 | 418 | #653 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,342 | 461 | #608 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,946 | 531 | #549 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,188 | 443 | #616 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,217 | 341 | #718 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,572 | 298 | #779 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,862 | 243 | #885 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,466 | 249 | #878 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,496 | 210 | #984 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,133 | 155 | #1,190 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,823 | 115 | #1,433 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,889 | 65 | #2,092 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,342 | 66 | #2,039 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,901 | 47 | #2,586 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,785 | 42 | #2,851 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,089 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25 | #4,024 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,339 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,712 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,041 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,104 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #9,539 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #10,786 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brixton mean?
(district of London): Thought to originate from Brixistane, meaning "the stone of Brixi (a Saxon lord)".
How popular is the name Brixton in 2025?
Brixton ranked #744 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 349 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brixton?
4,841 babies have been named Brixton in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brixton most popular?
Brixton peaked in 2021, when 568 newborns received the name.
Is Brixton a boy or girl name?
Brixton is used for both: about 6% of babies named Brixton have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Brixton rising or falling?
Brixton is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.