Brooke
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Small Stream
Background: The name Brooke originates from the Old English word 'broc,' which means 'small stream' or 'brook.' This name reflects a natural body of water often found in the landscape.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#201
Total births
199,542
Most popular decade
1990s
(182,475 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-168 ranks)
Years in Top 100
31
First recorded year
1914
Gender usage
1.0% male
99.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,264
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak year births
- 60
- Peak rank
- #1,051
- Most recent year
- 2019
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,142
Female
- First year
- 1934
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,449
- Peak year
- 1996
- Peak year births
- 6,724
- Peak rank
- #45
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 999
- Recent rank
- #308
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).