Is Brooks a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Brooks is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Brooks?

It’s currently ranked #66 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Brooks Unisex

Popularity: #66 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationbrooks / brʊks

English; Old English

Meaning

English: 'of the brook'; Old English: 'a small stream'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Brooks has English origins and is derived from the Old English word 'broc', meaning 'stream' or 'brook'. It was originally used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name. The name reflects a connection to nature, particularly water bodies. Brooks has been used in various English-speaking countries and has gained popularity in recent decades.

Trend Summary

Brooks has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Variants

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International Variants

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Famous people named Brooks

Brooks Robinson is a former professional baseball player known for his exceptional defensive skills and contributions to the Baltimore Orioles.

Brooks Koepka is a professional golfer who has won multiple major championships on the PGA Tour.

Brooks Hayes was an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Brooks Atkinson was an American theater critic and author known for his work with The New York Times.

Fictional characters named Brooks

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brooks was first seen in the United States in 1880. Brooks has ranked as high as #106 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Ohio, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Brooks has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Brooks (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	401	9%
FL	225	5%
OH	219	5%
PA	217	5%
CA	216	5%
NC	195	4%
GA	183	4%
MI	180	4%
UT	155	3%
MN	152	3%
IL	149	3%
WI	144	3%
TN	135	3%
IN	131	3%
NY	124	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	5
1882	9
1884	6
1885	11
1886	5
1887	6
1888	6
1889	5
1890	8
1891	6
1892	9
1894	10
1895	10
1896	8
1897	14
1898	8
1899	10
1900	12
1901	16
1902	11
1903	12
1904	11
1905	8
1906	12
1907	16
1908	16
1909	15
1910	13
1911	15
1912	25
1913	51
1914	48
1915	71
1916	60
1917	68
1918	75
1919	61
1920	77
1921	84
1922	76
1923	54
1924	66
1925	53
1926	61
1927	59
1928	59
1929	56
1930	53
1931	55
1932	48
1933	56
1934	53
1935	67
1936	44
1937	63
1938	56
1939	50
1940	61
1941	64
1942	81
1943	65
1944	57
1945	66
1946	63
1947	89
1948	71
1949	84
1950	59
1951	89
1952	80
1953	115
1954	101
1955	103
1956	112
1957	109
1958	86
1959	127
1960	98
1961	135
1962	126
1963	121
1964	104
1965	99
1966	112
1967	111
1968	115
1969	95
1970	147
1971	162
1972	128
1973	134
1974	140
1975	114
1976	123
1977	138
1978	115
1979	191
1980	289
1981	391
1982	421
1983	303
1984	263
1985	294
1986	230
1987	229
1988	190
1989	214
1990	221
1991	213
1992	239
1993	233
1994	259
1995	255
1996	250
1997	252
1998	224
1999	229
2000	248
2001	237
2002	236
2003	268
2004	332
2005	339
2006	412
2007	479
2008	419
2009	558
2010	700
2011	878
2012	848
2013	1,163
2014	1,520
2015	1,652
2016	1,671
2017	1,934
2018	2,379
2019	3,508
2020	3,870
2021	4,442
2022	4,347
2023	4,483
2024	4,793