Brooks
Brooks is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning 'of the brook' or 'small stream.' It evokes natural imagery and has a gentle yet confident feel rooted in the English countryside.
Current Popularity
#67 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well as both first and middle name
- •Fits the popular surname-as-first-name trend
- •Has a timeless quality while feeling contemporary
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Brooks Robinson
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Brooks Laich
Former NHL hockey player
Garth Brooks
Country music superstar (surname)
Statistics
53,047
Total births since 1880
2024
Peak year
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