UK boy's name
Brixton
An English place name originating from an Old English word meaning "the fortified town or settlement".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Brixton is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Brixton popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 5 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2016 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Brixton. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Brixton ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 5 boys were registered as Brixton.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Brixton as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
5 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Brixton mean?
The name Brixton is believed to have originated from an Old English place name, referring to the area of Brixton in South London. The name is derived from the combination of the Old English words "Brix" meaning a fortified town or settlement, and "inga" meaning people or tribe.
The earliest recorded use of the name Brixton dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled "Brixistane". This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century in England. It is possible that the name was originally used as a surname for people who hailed from the town of Brixton before becoming a given name.
In terms of historical references, there are no known mentions of the name Brixton in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the name has been documented in various historical records and documents related to the area of Brixton in London.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Brixton was Brixton Riviere, an English painter who lived from 1840 to 1920. He was known for his classical and mythological works, as well as portraits of notable figures of his time.
Another significant figure with the name Brixton was Brixton Ellery, an American politician and lawyer who served as the 12th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts from 1858 to 1859.
In the 20th century, Brixton Gundry was a British politician and Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire from 1931 to 1945. He was also a prominent figure in the Conservative Party during his time.
Brixton Bullock was an American jazz drummer and bandleader who was active in the 1940s and 1950s. He played with notable musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, and was known for his innovative drumming style.
Finally, Brixton Calloway was an American actor and singer who appeared in several Broadway musicals and films in the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his energetic performances and his distinctive baritone voice.
While the name Brixton was more commonly used as a surname in earlier times, it has gained popularity as a given name, particularly in recent decades. The name's association with the vibrant and diverse area of Brixton in London has likely contributed to its appeal as a first name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Brixton over time
The chart below shows babies named Brixton registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Brixton, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brixton by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Brixton was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4304 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4418 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Brixton
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Brixton: questions and answers
How popular is the name Brixton in the UK right now?
In 2022, Brixton was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Brixton most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 5 babies registered as Brixton in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Brixton?
An English place name originating from an Old English word meaning "the fortified town or settlement".
How many people are called Brixton in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Brixton across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.