Brooks
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Stream; Water
Background: The name Brooks originates from the Old English word 'broc,' meaning 'stream' or 'water.' This term has evolved into a surname and is often used as a given name, reflecting a connection to nature.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#483
Total births
54,652
Most popular decade
2020s
(66,822 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+180 ranks)
Years in Top 100
5
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
97.1% male
2.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #909
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 4,793
- Peak rank
- #67
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 4,793
- Recent rank
- #67
Female
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,795
- Peak year
- 2023
- Peak year births
- 80
- Peak rank
- #2,286
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 61
- Recent rank
- #2,766
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).