What does Brooke mean?
An English nature/surname name from Old English broc 'brook, small stream'.
What does Scarlett mean?
An English occupational surname for a dyer or seller of scarlet cloth, now used for its rich red.
Brooke vs Scarlett
Which is more popular?
Scarlett is more popular than Brooke today: about 5,644 US babies were given the name Scarlett in 2025, compared with 972 named Brooke.
| Brooke | Scarlett | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Small stream | Scarlet, red |
| Origin | english | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | BRUK | SKAR-lit |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1934 | 1937 |
| Peak year | 1996 (6,724) | 2017 (7,721) |
| In 2025 | 972 | 5,644 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Brooke
Scarlett
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Brooke | Scarlett |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6,633 | 38,284 |
| 2010s | 23,808 | 58,287 |
| 2000s | 54,686 | 8,595 |
| 1990s | 60,630 | 2,257 |
| 1980s | 34,977 | 1,207 |
| 1970s | 14,512 | 923 |
| 1960s | 2,058 | 988 |
| 1950s | 750 | 560 |
| 1940s | 408 | 566 |
| 1930s | 29 | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brooke or Scarlett more popular?
Scarlett is more popular than Brooke today: about 5,644 US babies were given the name Scarlett in 2025, compared with 972 named Brooke.
What is the difference between Brooke and Scarlett?
Brooke means Small stream (english origin), while Scarlett means Scarlet, red (English origin).
Which name is older, Brooke or Scarlett?
In US records, Brooke first appears in 1934 and Scarlett in 1937, so Brooke has the longer recorded history.