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Brooke Girl

Popularity: #286 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBROOK / /brʊk/

English; Old English

Meaning

Stream; small river

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Brooke has its roots in Old English, where it originally referred to a small stream or brook. It gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with nature and tranquility, reflecting its meaning. It has been used for both boys and girls, though it is predominantly a feminine name today.

Trend Summary

Brooke has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Brooke
  • Brook

International Variants

  • Brooks (English)

Famous people named Brooke

Brooke Shields is an American actress and model known for her roles in films such as 'Blue Lagoon'.

Brooke Baldwin is an American journalist and television news anchor, recognized for her work with CNN.

Brooke Hogan is an American television personality and singer, known for her reality show 'Hogan Knows Best'.

Brooke Adams is an American actress known for her performances in films like 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers'.

Fictional characters named Brooke

Brooke Davis is a character from the television series 'One Tree Hill', known for her strong personality and entrepreneurial spirit.

Brooke the Pug is a character in the animated series 'The Secret Life of Pets', representing a playful and friendly pet.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brooke was first seen in the United States in 1934. Brooke has ranked as high as #99 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Brooke has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Brooke (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 83
9%
NY 80
9%
PA 74
8%
TX 58
6%
MA 56
6%
NJ 51
6%
FL 50
5%
IL 37
4%
VA 37
4%
NC 31
3%
CT 31
3%
GA 28
3%
OH 27
3%
MD 26
3%
CO 23
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19347
19355
19388
19399
194024
194135
194246
194330
194440
194540
194643
194741
194842
194967
195054
195151
195251
1953133
1954101
195567
195685
195767
195868
195973
1960102
1961120
1962132
1963149
1964126
1965146
1966286
1967268
1968326
1969403
1970759
1971729
1972736
1973771
1974964
19751,182
19761,463
19771,871
19782,533
19793,506
19804,951
19815,330
19823,143
19832,862
19842,749
19852,727
19862,698
19872,955
19883,416
19894,148
19904,990
19915,551
19925,771
19936,161
19945,973
19956,377
19966,724
19976,671
19986,345
19996,067
20005,642
20015,213
20025,338
20035,971
20045,712
20055,571
20065,747
20075,508
20085,186
20094,798
20103,705
20113,371
20122,975
20132,754
20142,390
20152,150
20161,871
20171,619
20181,527
20191,440
20201,262
20211,186
20221,181
20231,033
2024999