Brex
Brex, a modern invented name without an established meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 108 living Americans carry the first name Brex. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brex today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brex births was 2021 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brex. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
108
~ 1 in 3,173,651 Americans
Peak year
2021
14 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,571
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Brex: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brex from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 57 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brex by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Brex during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brex' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Brex
The name Brex has its roots in the ancient Germanic language, where it was derived from the word "brex," meaning "to break" or "to shatter." It was initially used as a descriptive term, likely referring to someone with a loud or piercing voice or a forceful personality.
The earliest recorded use of the name Brex dates back to the 6th century, when it appeared in the Codex Argenteus, an illuminated manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into Gothic. In this text, the name is mentioned in reference to a minor character, suggesting that it was already in use as a personal name among the Gothic people.
One of the earliest historical figures known to have borne the name Brex was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the late 8th century. This Brex was a loyal companion of Charlemagne, the renowned king of the Franks, and is mentioned in several chronicles of the time as a brave warrior and trusted advisor.
In the 10th century, a Brex is recorded as being a prominent scholar and monk at the Abbey of St. Gallen in modern-day Switzerland. This Brex was renowned for his extensive knowledge of classical literature and is credited with preserving and copying numerous ancient texts, contributing to the preservation of knowledge during the Middle Ages.
During the Renaissance period, a Brex was a celebrated painter and sculptor in Florence, Italy. Born in 1492, this Brex was a contemporary and friend of the great Michelangelo, and his works adorned several churches and palaces throughout the city.
Another notable figure bearing the name Brex was a French explorer and adventurer who lived in the 17th century. This Brex accompanied several expeditions to the New World and is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to set foot in what is now the state of Louisiana, where he established a small settlement.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the name Brex over the centuries, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human history.
People
Brex + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brex as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brex: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brex?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 108 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brex going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,173,651 US residents.
Is Brex a common name?
We classify Brex as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 109 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brex most popular?
The single biggest year for Brex was 2021, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brex is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Brex in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brex a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brex in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Brex still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brex in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Brex can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Brex?
See how many people share the name Brex on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.