Brix
A name of Danish origin meaning "bright" or "shining".
Name Census estimates that about 415 living Americans carry the first name Brix. It is a predominantly male name (98.8% of registrations). The average person named Brix today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brix births was 2021 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brix. 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
415
~ 1 in 825,914 Americans
Peak year
2021
51 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,911
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Brix
Brix leans heavily male at 98.8% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Brix as a male name
- Ranked #2,911 in 2024
- 43 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (51 births)
Brix as a female name
- Ranked #16,117 in 2018
- 5 female births in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (5 births)
Popularity
Brix: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brix from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 212 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
Brix 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 Brix during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brix' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Brix
The name Brix is believed to have originated from the Old German or Germanic language, with its roots dating back to the early medieval period, around the 5th or 6th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "brik," which translates to "bridge" or "plank," suggesting a connection to construction or engineering.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brix can be found in the Frankish chronicles from the 8th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a nobleman or warrior. However, the specific details of this individual have been lost to history, leaving behind only the mention of their name.
In the 11th century, a monk named Brix de Sancto Amando was a notable figure in the Benedictine Order, known for his contributions to the abbey of Saint-Amand in northern France. His writings and teachings helped shape the intellectual and spiritual life of the monastic community during that era.
During the 12th century, a notable individual named Brix de Montfort was a prominent figure in the Third Crusade, serving as a knight under the command of King Richard I of England. His bravery and skill in battle earned him recognition among his contemporaries.
In the 15th century, a German clockmaker named Brix Hausmann gained fame for his innovative designs and intricate craftsmanship. His clocks were highly sought after by nobility and the wealthy, and his work is still celebrated as a milestone in the history of horology.
Another notable figure with the name Brix was Brix Fortmann, a 17th-century Dutch artist renowned for his landscapes and seascapes. His paintings captured the beauty of the Dutch countryside and the bustling maritime life of the era, earning him a place among the celebrated masters of the Dutch Golden Age.
Throughout history, the name Brix has been associated with individuals from various fields, including religion, military, craftsmanship, and art. While its origins may be rooted in the Germanic language, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by people across different regions and eras.
People
Brix + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brix 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
Brix: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brix?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 415 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brix 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 825,914 US residents.
Is Brix a common name?
We classify Brix as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 418 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brix most popular?
The single biggest year for Brix was 2021, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brix 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 Brix in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brix a male name?
Yes, 98.8% of people registered as Brix 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 Brix still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brix 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 Brix 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 people are named Brix?
Find out how many people share the name Brix on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.