Rising since 2007, #2,991 for boys today.
Popularity of Brix since 2005
Babies named Brix per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 254 |
Meaning & origin
Brix is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2005. As of 2025, it ranks 2991st, with about 1 in 41,660 boys receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2007, peaking in 2021. While its exact origin is unclear, Brix likely emerged as a trendy, short name with a strong consonant sound. It is primarily used for boys and may be influenced by place names like Brixton. The name has no historical bearers or established variants, and its usage is concentrated among modern American parents seeking unique names.
Brix is a modern name with unclear origins. It may have emerged as a short form of place names like Brixton (from Old English 'Beorhtsige's stone'), or as a trendy invented name with a strong, monosyllabic sound. It has been used in the United States since at least 2005, gaining popularity in the 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Brix
Names that share Brix's style, for a brother or sister.
