Brixton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
93% Masculine / 7% Feminine
Meaning:
Brixton means 'bright settlement' and refers to a district in South London known for its cultural scene.
Meaning of the Name Brixton
Brixton is derived from the Old English words 'Brihtm' meaning 'bright' and 'tun' meaning 'settlement'. The name is believed to have originated as a surname for people living in a settlement known for its brightness. Brixton is also a district in South London, known for its vibrant cultural scene, diverse community, and lively markets like the Brixton Village. The area has undergone significant regeneration and is now a popular destination for music, art, and food enthusiasts.
Popularity of the Name Brixton
The popularity for the name Brixton peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 529 births, which ranked number 1,120 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Brixton had the most female births in 2021 with 37, which ranked number 3,929 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 529, which ranked number 549 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Brixton has increased sharply over the last ten years from 80 births to 484 births, an increase of 505.00%. Among males, Brixton has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 65 births to 460 births, an increase of 607.69%. Among females, Brixton has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 24 births, an increase of 60.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brixton
- 20 Year Trend of Brixton: 7966.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Brixton: 505.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Brixton: 607.69%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Brixton: 60.00%
Popularity of Brixton by State
For males, Brixton was most popular in Western states with 157 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 91 male births. Among females, Brixton was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Brixton. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 | 778 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 27 | 301 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 91 | 391 | 5 | 3211 |
| CO | 6 | 713 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 15 | 906 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 21 | 483 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 9 | 382 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 8 | 278 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 6 | 1150 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 8 | 698 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 5 | 566 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 7 | 533 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 9 | 748 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 11 | 480 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 9 | 586 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 8 | 365 | < 5 | N/A |
| MT | 7 | 170 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 13 | 683 | < 5 | N/A |
| ND | 6 | 197 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 9 | 337 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 18 | 532 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 5 | 587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 9 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 10 | 446 | < 5 | N/A |
| SD | 6 | 199 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 9 | 688 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 36 | 748 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 25 | 207 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Brixton
- Total Births of Brixton: 579 (19.72%)
- Male Births of Brixton: 559 (21.61%)
- Female Births of Brixton: 25 (4.81%)
Given the upward trend of Brixton over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 19.72% increase in total births, for a total of 579 births in 2024. Male births for Brixton have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 559 male births in 2024, an increase of 21.61%. For Females, births for Brixton have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 25 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.81%.