Brooklyn Boy

Popularity: #862 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBROOK-lin / /ˈbrʊk.lɪn/

English; Dutch

Meaning

English: 'broken land'; Dutch: 'a brook by a land'

Historical & Cultural Background

Brooklyn is derived from the Dutch town of Breukelen, which means 'broken land'. The name gained popularity in the United States, particularly after the establishment of Brooklyn as a borough of New York City. It has become a trendy name choice in recent years, often associated with urban culture and creativity. The name is also linked to the natural features of the area, such as its parks and waterfronts.

Trend Summary

Brooklyn has seen a significant rise in popularity as a baby name in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

BrooksBrandonBrysonBennettBlake

Variants

  • Brooklynn

International Variants

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Famous people named Brooklyn

Brooklyn Beckham is a British model and photographer, known for being the son of David and Victoria Beckham.

Brooklyn Decker is an American model and actress, recognized for her roles in films and television.

Fictional characters named Brooklyn

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Sibling Suggestions

BraydenBrixtonBrodyBrockBlaineBeckham

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brooklyn was first seen in the United States in 1979. Brooklyn has ranked as high as #1258 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Brooklyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Brooklyn (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 10
67%
NC 5
33%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19795
19827
19855
19866
19876
19897
19905
199110
19929
19935
199417
199516
199617
199718
199815
199927
200033
200119
200218
200344
200476
200574
200675
200785
2008101
2009120
201087
201179
201263
201347
201468
201566
201668
201771
201864
201995
202060
202152
202253
202363
202462