Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Brick since 1951
Babies named Brick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Brick is a rare, rugged word name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1951. It has never been common; in 2025, it ranked 9,714th, with only 1 in 244,011 newborns receiving the name. Its peak usage occurred in 2011, when it saw its highest count on record. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent decades, never experiencing a sharp rise or fall. Top states for Brick are not available due to its rarity, but it likely appears sporadically across the country. Brick may appeal to parents seeking a short, strong, unconventional name with a solid, masculine feel, much like other occupational or material names such as Clay or Reed.
Brick first appeared as a given name in the mid-20th century, likely arising as a nickname or a word name drawn from the common construction material. It may also function as a short form of Brian or a surname. The name gained some visibility through popular culture, including a character in the 1950s. It has remained rare, with usage peaking modestly in 2011.
Sibling names for Brick
Names that share Brick's style, for a brother or sister.
