Brooklyn: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Inspired by the vibrant New York City borough, this name feels urban, energetic, and cool.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #45
- Peak
- #28 in 2011
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 Brooklyn Means
Brooklyn is a girl name of English origin. Inspired by the vibrant New York City borough, this name feels urban, energetic, and cool.
How Popular Brooklyn Is
Brooklyn currently ranks #45 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #28 in 2011. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Brooklyn
- David and Victoria Beckham named their son Brooklyn in 1999, but the name took off for girls.
- Brooklyn, NY was named after the Dutch town Breukelen.
- Part of the place-name trend that peaked in the 2000s and 2010s.
Names Like Brooklyn
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Brooklyn
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Brooklyn.
Questions About Brooklyn
What does Brooklyn mean?
Brooklyn is a girl name of English origin. Inspired by the vibrant New York City borough, this name feels urban, energetic, and cool.
How popular is Brooklyn?
Brooklyn currently ranks #45 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #28 in 2011. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Brooklyn come from?
Brooklyn comes from English roots. David and Victoria Beckham named their son Brooklyn in 1999, but the name took off for girls.
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