Brooke
Brooke first appears in US records in 1934. It peaked in 1996, when 6,724 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 972.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Brooke popular?
Declining Brooke is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1996 peak.
| 2020s | 6,633 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23,808 | |
| 2000s | 54,686 | |
| 1990s | 60,630 | |
| 1980s | 34,977 | |
| 1970s | 14,512 | |
| 1960s | 2,058 | |
| 1950s | 750 | |
| 1940s | 408 | |
| 1930s | 29 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Brooke mean?
An English nature/surname name from Old English broc 'brook, small stream'.
Variants & spellings
- Brook
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brooke mean?
Brooke means Small stream. An English nature/surname name from Old English broc 'brook, small stream'.
What is the origin of the name Brooke?
Brooke is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Brooke?
Brooke is pronounced “BRUK.”
Is Brooke a boy or a girl name?
Brooke is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Brooke a popular name right now?
Brooke is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1996 peak.
How popular is the name Brooke?
In 2025, Brooke ranked #313 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Brooke most popular?
Brooke was most popular in 1996, when about 6,724 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Brooke?
Names similar to Brooke include Ellie, Hazel, Scarlett, Aubrey, Ivy.
What names go well with Brooke?
english names that pair well with Brooke include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.