Brook
Brook is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stream or small watercourse.
Origin and history
Brook is a nature-inspired name of Old English origin, referring to a small stream or brook. Historically used as a topographic surname for someone living near a stream, it transitioned into use as a given name. In the U.S., it is a rare male name that offers a soft, nature-themed choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,391 babies in the United States have been named Brook since 1880. It ranks #2206 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1839.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.1 %)
- OH (12.3 %)
- TX (10 %)
- MI (9.5 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 70 |
| 1950-1960 | 168 |
| 1960-1970 | 709 |
| 1970-1980 | 930 |
| 1980-1990 | 593 |
| 1990-2000 | 419 |
| 2000-2010 | 194 |
| 2010-2019 | 161 |
| 2020-2029 | 88 |
Famous people named Brook
- Brook Benton: Singer, Songwriter
- Brook Lopez: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- The name originally identified someone who lived beside a stream, derived from the Old English word 'broc'.
- While Brooke (with an 'e') is more commonly given to females, Brook without the trailing 'e' has a long history of use for males.