The nameBrooklyn
Brooklyn is the name of the New York borough, used as a first name since the 1990s, mostly for girls in the United States.
- Girl's name
- American place name of Dutch origin
Meaning
Brooklyn comes from the Dutch Breukelen, a village near Utrecht, whose name is linked to marshy land.
Origin
American place name of Dutch origin.
History
Brooklyn was in the American top 100 for girls from 2005 to 2023 and reached 21st place in 2011. In Britain it is better known as the name of David and Victoria Beckham's eldest son, born in 1999.
Famous people named Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Beckham, photographer and chef
- Brooklyn Decker, model and actress
Popularity of the name Brooklyn
Brooklyn in the United States
Brooklyn was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 61,033 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Brooklyn. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Brooklyn in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 3,283 births a year on average, against 5,368 in the five years before.
Brooklyn in the United Kingdom
Brooklyn was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,530 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Brooklyn. Half of all babies named Brooklyn in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 115 births a year on average, against 223 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Brooklyn
Names from the same generation as Brooklyn, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brooklyn mean?
Brooklyn comes from the Dutch Breukelen, a village near Utrecht, whose name is linked to marshy land.
What is the origin of the name Brooklyn?
American place name of Dutch origin.
Is Brooklyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Brooklyn is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Brooklyn?
In 2024, Brooklyn was the 108th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,487 births.
What are good sibling names for Brooklyn?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nevaeh, Lillian, Serenity and Eva for a sister, Kayden, Jayden, Ayden and Max for a brother.
Who are famous people named Brooklyn?
Brooklyn Beckham, photographer and chef; Brooklyn Decker, model and actress.