Brixton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Brixton is an Old English name meaning 'bridge settlement', deriving from 'brycg' and 'tun'. The name has evolved through various forms and has historical significance tied to its development in London. It is associated with community and culture, with no biblical relevance.
The name Brixton is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brixton has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Brixton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4408th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 765th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19950th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6173rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brixton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brixton"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɪkstən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Brixton is believed to derive from the Old English 'brycg', meaning 'bridge', and 'tun', meaning 'settlement' or 'enclosure'. This suggests that Brixton may have originally referred to a settlement near a bridge.
Meaning
Bridge settlement
Language Evolution
Brixton, Bridgestone, Brighstone
Historical Usage
Brixton gained popularity in the 19th century as it developed into a residential area in London, particularly with the expansion of the railways and the growth of urban living.
Variants & Derivatives
Brixten, Briston
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Brixton is known for its vibrant community, cultural diversity, and as a hub for music and arts. It has a youthful and trendy image.
Famous People
David Bowie, Micheal Holding, Diane Abbott
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brixton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Brixton"
"Brixton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4408th of 24088 | 314 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 765th of 23106 | 3,882 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19950th of 35406 | 40 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6173rd of 30306 | 238 |
Regional Popularity of "Brixton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
57.95% 4238th/7313 |
31.13% 2323rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.98% 836th/3984 |
30.91% 1387th/4487 |
13.22% 902nd/6822 |
8.16% 512th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Brixton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
81.68% 6096th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
52.04% 3266th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brixton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brixton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.