Brick
Meaningbrick · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,033 in 1959
7 babies were named Brick in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,647 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1951–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Brick you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brick, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brick would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrick first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1959, when it ranked #2,033. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBrick has slipped 1,647 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Brick means “brick”.
About the name Brick
Brick is a boy name of English origin meaning “brick”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-ick”. US birth records list Brick for boys from 1951 to 2025, in 53 of those 75 years. Its best year was 1959, when it ranked #2,033 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.0 | 505,618 boys |
| 1960s | 1.5 | 649,351 boys |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 395,257 boys |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 458,716 boys |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 352,113 boys |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 310,559 boys |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 134,409 boys |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 212,014 boys |
Other spellings of Brick
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Brick
What does the name Brick mean?
Brick means “brick” in English.
What is the origin of the name Brick?
Brick has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brick a boy or girl name?
Brick is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brick?
Brick ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1959 (#2,033).