Brooks
Brooks: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bΙΉΚks/
Meaning and origin of Brooks
- A male given name.
How popular is Brooks?
Since 1880, 1,693 girls and 57,946 boys in the U.S. have been named Brooks (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1837 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #64 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #64 for boys, with 4,965 babies given the name.
Names similar to Brooks
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Sibling name ideas for Brooks
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Brooks FAQ
What does the name Brooks mean?
A male given name.
How popular is the name Brooks?
Since 1880, 1,693 girls and 57,946 boys in the U.S. have been named Brooks (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1837 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #64 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #64 for boys, with 4,965 babies given the name.
Is Brooks a boy or girl name?
Brooks is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,693 girls and 57,946 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.