Brixton
Brixton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛbΙΉΙͺkstΙn/
Meaning and origin of Brixton
- A male given name transferred from the place name or surname.
Etymology
(district of London): Thought to originate from Brixistane, meaning "the stone of Brixi (a Saxon lord)".
How popular is Brixton?
Since 1880, 292 girls and 4,549 boys in the U.S. have been named Brixton (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3946 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #549 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #744 for boys, with 363 babies given the name.
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Brixton FAQ
What does the name Brixton mean?
A male given name transferred from the place name or surname. (district of London): Thought to originate from Brixistane, meaning "the stone of Brixi (a Saxon lord)".
What is the origin of the name Brixton?
Brixton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Brixton?
Since 1880, 292 girls and 4,549 boys in the U.S. have been named Brixton (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3946 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #549 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #744 for boys, with 363 babies given the name.
Is Brixton a boy or girl name?
Brixton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 292 girls and 4,549 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.