Brooke
Brooke is an English nature name derived from the Old English word for a small stream or creek. It evokes images of flowing water and natural landscapes, giving it a fresh, outdoorsy quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 950. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,372
- 2012: 2,976
- 2013: 2,754
- 2014: 2,392
- 2015: 2,150
- 2016: 1,871
- 2017: 1,619
- 2018: 1,527
- 2019: 1,441
- 2020: 1,262
- 2021: 1,186
- 2022: 1,181
- 2023: 1,033
- 2024: 999
- 2025: 972
- 2026 (projected): 950
Good to Know
- •Simple spelling with only one common variation (Brook)
- •Gender-neutral potential, though predominantly used for girls
- •Professional-sounding while maintaining warmth
- •Works well in both casual and formal settings
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Statistics
198,491
Total births since 1880
1996
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