Brook
Brook is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Small stream or watercourse.
Origin and history
Brook is a nature name of Old English origin, referring to a small stream. Traditionally used as a topographical surname for someone living near a stream, it transitioned into a given name. In the United States, it is a recognizable unisex name, though less common than its variant Brooke.
Popularity in the United States
10,630 babies in the United States have been named Brook since 1880. It ranks #1577 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.4 %)
- TX (9 %)
- MI (7.1 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- IN (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 25 |
| 1950-1960 | 107 |
| 1960-1970 | 308 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,857 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,241 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,009 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,051 |
| 2010-2019 | 828 |
| 2020-2029 | 199 |
Famous people named Brook
- Brook Mahealani Lee: Model, Television host
Fun facts
- Brook originally developed as a English surname given to individuals who resided near a small body of water.
- Along with names like Reed and River, Brook gained standing during the rise of nature-inspired baby names.