Brooke Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBROOK / /brʊk/English; Old English
Meaning
English: small stream; Old English: brook
Historical & Cultural Background
Brooke is derived from the Old English word 'broc', meaning a small stream or brook. It has been used as a surname and given name in English-speaking countries. The name has gained popularity as a unisex name, particularly in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Brooke has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brooke was first seen in the United States in 1914. Brooke has ranked as high as #1063 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Kentucky, and District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Brooke has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brooke (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 25 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 30 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1955 | 19 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 26 |
| 1958 | 32 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 37 |
| 1961 | 51 |
| 1962 | 40 |
| 1963 | 33 |
| 1964 | 41 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1967 | 36 |
| 1968 | 37 |
| 1969 | 43 |
| 1970 | 60 |
| 1971 | 45 |
| 1972 | 48 |
| 1973 | 56 |
| 1974 | 40 |
| 1975 | 49 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1977 | 40 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1979 | 49 |
| 1980 | 52 |
| 1981 | 42 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 35 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |