Brixton
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Brixi's town, stone of Brixi
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #744 in 2025 with 349 babies born.
History: Brixton is a district in South London, England, derived from an Old English place name. It became culturally significant as a center of Afro-Caribbean culture in Britain. As a given name it has grown in popularity as a cool, urban-inspired choice.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Brixton? About 1 in 9,169 babies born in 2025 were named Brixton, or roughly 1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Brixton
What does the name Brixton mean?
Brixton means “Brixi's town, stone of Brixi” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Brixton?
Brixton has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Brixi's town, stone of Brixi”.
How popular is Brixton?
Brixton ranked #744 in 2025 — given to 349 babies that year.
When was Brixton most popular?
Brixton peaked in 2021 with 530 babies registered that year.
Is Brixton a boy or girl name?
Brixton is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Brixtons in registered births are male.
Is the name Brixton rising or falling in popularity?
Brixton has risen 4533 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5277 in 2020 to #744 in 2025.
How long has Brixton been recorded?
Brixton appears in birth records across 25 years — from 2001 through 2025.