Brooks: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Of the brook, a nature name that flows with ease and sophistication.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #57
- Peak
- #50 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Brooks Means
Brooks is a boy name of English origin. Of the brook, a nature name that flows with ease and sophistication.
How Popular Brooks Is
Brooks currently ranks #57 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #50 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Brooks
- Brooks Brothers is one of America's oldest clothing retailers.
- Brooks Robinson was a baseball Hall of Famer.
- The name evokes flowing water and Southern gentility.
Names Like Brooks
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Brooks
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Brooks.
Questions About Brooks
What does Brooks mean?
Brooks is a boy name of English origin. Of the brook, a nature name that flows with ease and sophistication.
How popular is Brooks?
Brooks currently ranks #57 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #50 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Brooks come from?
Brooks comes from English roots. Brooks Brothers is one of America's oldest clothing retailers.
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