How Many People Are Named Brick?

Complete statistics for the name Brick: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Brick
Very Rare
English

Brick is a very rare name, originating from a term for a building material, and it's super uncommon, only 1 in 775,493 Americans share it. There are around 426 people named Brick living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name with 59% under 30.

~3,040
Living in US
1 in 109,029
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Building block
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,064
Worldwide Bearers
#245,329
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
686
🇵🇭 Philippines
72
🇮🇩 Indonesia
59
🇮🇳 India
29
🇨🇳 China
25
🇺🇬 Uganda
23
🇨🇩 DR Congo
21
🇳🇬 Nigeria
18
🇻🇪 Venezuela
17
🇨🇦 Canada
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
426 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
266
Would be under 30 (59%)
124
Would be 30–60 (27%)
62
Would be over 60 (14%)

All 452 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
84

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Brick Through the Generations

People named Brick have been born steadily over the years, peaking in 2011 with 24 births. Today, there are 426 people named Brick living in the US, with most being younger adults; 266 are under 30, 124 are between 30 and 60, and 62 are over 60. This distribution suggests that Brick is a name that's become popular among newer generations, with a stable trend continuing into recent times.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Brick

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brick's English roots

📄 About the Name Brick

How Many People Have the Name Brick?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,040 people in the United States currently share the name Brick. That works out to roughly 1 in every 109,029 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brick a Common or Rare Name?

Brick is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Brick Mean?

Brick means "Building block" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Brick in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Brick Most Popular?

The name Brick reached peak popularity in 2011, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Brick?

Approximately 3,040 people named Brick live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,040. That works out to roughly 1 in 109,029 Americans.

Is Brick a rare name?

Brick is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 109,029 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brick mean?

Brick means "Building block" and comes from English origins.

Is Brick more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Brick are male and 0% are female.

When was Brick most popular?

Brick peaked in 2011 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,040
All-Time Births3,040
1 in X1 in 109,029
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year2011
World Rank#245,329
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.