Brixon
A variant of the English surname derived from a place name.
Name Census estimates that about 195 living Americans carry the first name Brixon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brixon today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brixon births was 2019 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brixon. 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
195
~ 1 in 1,757,715 Americans
Peak year
2019
29 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,387
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Brixon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brixon from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 115 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Brixon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brixon 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 Brixon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brixon
The name Brixon has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old High German word "brix," which means "bright" or "shining." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals with a radiant or luminous appearance.
In the early medieval period, the name Brixon was primarily used in regions that were part of the Frankish Empire, spanning modern-day France, Germany, and the Low Countries. It is believed that the name gained popularity among the nobility and warrior class, as it was associated with strength, courage, and a commanding presence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brixon can be found in the Frankish annals from the 8th century, where a warrior named Brixon is mentioned for his bravery in battle against the Saxons. This historical reference suggests that the name was already in use among the Frankish nobility during the Carolingian Dynasty.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Brixon remained prevalent in various parts of Europe, particularly in the regions influenced by Germanic culture. Notable individuals who bore this name include Brixon of Lorraine (1023-1087), a renowned scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the intellectual life of the 11th century.
In the Renaissance period, the name Brixon was carried by Brixon Bauer (1492-1555), a German painter and engraver known for his intricate woodcut illustrations. His works were highly influential in the development of the Northern Renaissance art style.
During the Age of Exploration, Brixon Markham (1568-1624) was an English navigator and explorer who participated in several voyages to the Americas and the West Indies. His detailed accounts of these expeditions contributed to the expansion of geographical knowledge at the time.
Another notable figure with the name Brixon was Brixon Garibaldi (1807-1882), an Italian general and patriot who played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy. His military strategies and leadership during the Risorgimento movement have earned him a place in the annals of Italian history.
Finally, in the 20th century, Brixon Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his iconic novel "The Great Gatsby." His literary works, which captured the spirit of the Jazz Age, have had a lasting impact on American literature and popular culture.
People
Brixon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brixon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brixon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brixon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 195 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brixon 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 1,757,715 US residents.
Is Brixon a common name?
We classify Brixon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 196 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brixon most popular?
The single biggest year for Brixon was 2019, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brixon is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brixon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brixon 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.
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.