Brooke
Brooke is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Small stream or brook.
Origin and history
Brooke is an English name derived from an Old English topographic surname referring to a small stream or brook. Originally used as a surname and male given name, it gained widespread popularity for girls in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a classic, widely recognized nature-inspired choice.
Popularity in the United States
198,491 babies in the United States have been named Brooke since 1880. It ranks #201 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #284.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.1 %)
- TX (7 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 29 |
| 1940-1950 | 408 |
| 1950-1960 | 750 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,058 |
| 1970-1980 | 14,512 |
| 1980-1990 | 34,977 |
| 1990-2000 | 60,630 |
| 2000-2010 | 54,686 |
| 2010-2019 | 23,808 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,633 |
Famous people named Brooke
- Brooke Shields: Actress, Model
- Brooke Burke: Television Host, Model
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone living near a brook, derived from the Old English word 'broc'.
- Brooke transitioned from a traditional English surname to a popular given name for both boys and girls, before becoming far more common for females.