Brooke
Brooke: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bΙΉΚk/ Β· /bΙΉΚk/
Meaning and origin of Brooke
- A female given name transferred from the surname, fairly popular since the 1970s. it was further popularized by Brooke Shields in the 80s.
Etymology
A topographic surname for someone who lived near a brook.
How popular is Brooke?
Since 1880, 198,491 girls and 2,030 boys in the U.S. have been named Brooke (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #43 in 2003. Its highest rank for boys was #1053 in 1970. In 2025 it ranked #313 for girls, with 972 babies given the name.
Names similar to Brooke
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Brooke FAQ
What does the name Brooke mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, fairly popular since the 1970s. it was further popularized by Brooke Shields in the 80s. A topographic surname for someone who lived near a brook.
What is the origin of the name Brooke?
Brooke is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Brooke?
Since 1880, 198,491 girls and 2,030 boys in the U.S. have been named Brooke (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #43 in 2003. Its highest rank for boys was #1053 in 1970. In 2025 it ranked #313 for girls, with 972 babies given the name.
Is Brooke a boy or girl name?
Brooke is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 198,491 girls and 2,030 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.