Brook Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbrook / /brʊk/English; Old English
Meaning
stream; small river
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Brook has its roots in Old English, where it originally referred to a small stream or brook. It has been used as a given name since the 20th century, primarily in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with nature and tranquility, reflecting the peacefulness of flowing water.
Trend Summary
The name Brook has seen a rise in popularity as a unisex name in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brooke
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brook was first seen in the United States in 1915. Brook has ranked as high as #1004 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Brook has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brook (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NE | 16 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 22 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 31 |
| 1960 | 39 |
| 1961 | 139 |
| 1962 | 85 |
| 1963 | 81 |
| 1964 | 63 |
| 1965 | 48 |
| 1966 | 63 |
| 1967 | 51 |
| 1968 | 66 |
| 1969 | 74 |
| 1970 | 112 |
| 1971 | 118 |
| 1972 | 86 |
| 1973 | 72 |
| 1974 | 95 |
| 1975 | 96 |
| 1976 | 103 |
| 1977 | 92 |
| 1978 | 65 |
| 1979 | 91 |
| 1980 | 91 |
| 1981 | 64 |
| 1982 | 62 |
| 1983 | 65 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 51 |
| 1986 | 52 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 52 |
| 1990 | 53 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 14 |