Bridge or broken bark
Brix is a modern surname-style name with two likely paths of origin. It may derive from the German word 'Brücke' meaning bridge, or it could be a shortened, stylized form of the English surname Brixey, which refers to a 'broken island' or 'broken bark'. In modern usage, it is also recognized as a unit of measurement for sugar content in liquids.
About 41 boys were named Brix in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer and guitarist for the post-punk band The Fall
