Brook: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gentle child flowing like a babbling brook.
Brook as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #5980
- Peak
- #668 in 1961
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Brook Means
Brook is a boy name of English origin. A gentle child flowing like a babbling brook.
How Popular Brook Is
Brook currently ranks #5980 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #668 in 1961. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Brook
- At its most popular, Brook reached #668 in the U.S. in 1961.
- Brook is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Brook is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Brook as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #5980
- Peak
- #668 in 1961
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Brook Means
Brook is a unisex name of English origin. A gentle flowing stream, suggesting tranquility and grace.
How Popular Brook Is
Brook currently ranks #5980 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #668 in 1961. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Brook
- At its most popular, Brook reached #668 in the U.S. in 1961.
- Brook is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Brook is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Brook
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Brook
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Brook.
Questions About Brook
What does Brook mean?
Brook is a boy name of English origin. A gentle child flowing like a babbling brook.
How popular is Brook?
Brook currently ranks #5980 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #668 in 1961. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Brook come from?
Brook comes from English roots. At its most popular, Brook reached #668 in the U.S. in 1961.
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