Brixton
Brixton is a boy name of English origin meaning “Brihtsige's stone”, pronounced BRIK-stun. It ranked #744 in the United States in 2025, given to 349 babies, and peaked at #549 in 2021. Common nicknames: Brix, Brick.
How popular is Brixton in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Brixton mean, and where does it come from?
Brixton is a district of south London recorded in the eleventh century as Brixistane — the stone of Brihtsige, a boundary marker where a hundred court met. The modern district has a different weight: it is the centre of London's Caribbean community, the site of the 1981 uprising, and the subject of a Clash song. American parents mostly hear neither history and choose it for its shape, a Braxton and a Brixton being about equally likely on a class list. It entered birth records in 2001, reached the top thousand in 2015 and has been easing back since.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Brixton mean?
Brixton is a boy name of English origin meaning "Brihtsige's stone." Brixton is a district of south London recorded in the eleventh century as Brixistane — the stone of Brihtsige, a boundary marker where a hundred court met. The modern district has a different weight: it is the centre of London's Caribbean community, the site of the 1981 uprising, and the subject of a Clash song.
How do you pronounce Brixton?
Brixton is pronounced BRIK-stun. Common variations include Brixon, Bricston, Brixten.
Is Brixton a boy name?
Yes, Brixton is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Brix, Brick.