Brooklyn
Brooklyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɹʊk.lən/ · /ˈbɹʷʊk.ɫɪn/
Meaning and origin of Brooklyn
Root meaning: “wetland, marsh”
- A female given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage; variant form Brooklynn.
- A unisex given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage.
Etymology
From Dutch Breukelen, from broek (“wetland, marsh”).
How popular is Brooklyn?
Since 1880, 125,197 girls and 1,858 boys in the U.S. have been named Brooklyn (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #21 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #1409 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #118 for girls, with 2,337 babies given the name.
Names similar to Brooklyn
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Dutch girl names
Sibling name ideas for Brooklyn
Sister and brother names that share Brooklyn's Dutch roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Brooklyn FAQ
What does the name Brooklyn mean?
Brooklyn traces back to a root meaning "wetland, marsh". A female given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage; variant form Brooklynn. A unisex given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage. From Dutch Breukelen, from broek (“wetland, marsh”).
What is the origin of the name Brooklyn?
Brooklyn is listed as a name of Dutch origin.
How popular is the name Brooklyn?
Since 1880, 125,197 girls and 1,858 boys in the U.S. have been named Brooklyn (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #21 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #1409 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #118 for girls, with 2,337 babies given the name.
Is Brooklyn a boy or girl name?
Brooklyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 125,197 girls and 1,858 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.