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Brooklyn Girl

Popularity: #108 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBROOK-lin / /ˈbrʊk.lɪn/

English; Dutch

Meaning

English: 'broken land'; Dutch: 'small stream'

Historical & Cultural Background

Brooklyn is derived from the Dutch name Breukelen, which refers to a town in the Netherlands. The name gained popularity in the United States, particularly after the establishment of Brooklyn as a borough of New York City in the 19th century. It has become a trendy name for girls, reflecting a modern urban aesthetic. The name is often associated with creativity and cultural diversity due to its ties to the vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood.

Trend Summary

Brooklyn has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States, especially in the early 21st century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Brooklynn
  • Brooklyne

International Variants

  • Brooke (English)
  • Bruklin (Swedish)

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 such as 'Just Go with It'.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a popular television series featuring a comedic take on police work.

Brooklyn Sudano is an American actress and singer, known for her role in the television series 'My Wife and Kids'.

Fictional characters named Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a character in the animated series 'Gargoyles', known for being a member of the Manhattan Clan.

Brooklyn is also a character in the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' franchise, depicted as a young turtle with a strong personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brooklyn was first seen in the United States in 1972. Brooklyn has ranked as high as #79 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Illinois, and Florida. 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
TX 241
10%
CA 239
10%
FL 133
6%
PA 108
5%
GA 106
5%
NC 94
4%
IL 85
4%
OH 77
3%
NY 72
3%
AL 72
3%
TN 66
3%
VA 61
3%
IN 59
3%
WI 59
3%
SC 54
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19726
19737
19748
197512
197611
197726
197832
197945
198053
198160
198271
198378
198469
198574
198690
1987100
1988139
1989164
1990210
1991294
1992426
1993541
1994658
1995774
19961,009
19971,328
19981,558
19991,689
20001,831
20011,905
20022,210
20032,924
20043,267
20054,132
20064,719
20074,887
20085,315
20095,676
20106,129
20117,178
20126,795
20136,906
20146,841
20156,331
20165,970
20175,211
20184,652
20194,312
20204,027
20213,540
20223,211
20232,859
20242,487