Brooke
Brooke is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who lives near a brook or small stream.
Origin and history
Brooke originated as an English topographic surname denoting someone who lived near a stream or brook. While far more common for females in modern American usage, it has a long history as a traditional masculine given name. In the United States, male usage was occasionally recorded throughout the 20th century but has become very rare today.
Popularity in the United States
2,030 babies in the United States have been named Brooke since 1880. It ranks #2860 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (42.3 %)
- CA (35 %)
- NY (4.2 %)
- KY (3.5 %)
- DC (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 21 |
| 1920-1930 | 60 |
| 1930-1940 | 74 |
| 1940-1950 | 179 |
| 1950-1960 | 217 |
| 1960-1970 | 383 |
| 1970-1980 | 470 |
| 1980-1990 | 290 |
| 1990-2000 | 195 |
| 2000-2010 | 111 |
| 2010-2019 | 30 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Brooke originally served as an English locational surname given to people living near a small stream.
- Before becoming popular as a female name in the mid-to-late 20th century, Brooke was predominantly a male name in Great Britain and early America.