boy name
Brooks
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#64 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Brooks in the US, 1880–2025
Brooks first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 4,877 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,877.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Brooks popular?
Near its peak Brooks is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 26,835 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16,254 | |
| 2000s | 3,528 | |
| 1990s | 2,374 | |
| 1980s | 2,824 | |
| 1970s | 1,392 | |
| 1960s | 1,116 | |
| 1950s | 980 | |
| 1940s | 701 | |
| 1930s | 545 | |
| 1920s | 645 | |
| 1910s | 487 | |
| 1900s | 129 | |
| 1890s | 83 | |
| 1880s | 53 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brooks a boy or a girl name?
Brooks is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Brooks a popular name right now?
Brooks is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Brooks?
In 2025, Brooks ranked #64 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Brooks most popular?
Brooks was most popular in 2025, when about 4,877 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.