The nameBrooks
Brooks is an English surname meaning "of the brook". It has risen fast as a boy's name in the United States.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Brooks comes from the Old English broc, "stream", for someone living near a brook.
Origin
English, from a surname.
History
Brooks has been in the American top 100 since 2020 and reached 67th place in 2024, its best rank. Country duo Brooks and Dunn and the writer Mel Brooks made the surname familiar.
Famous people named Brooks
- Brooks Koepka, golfer
- Brooks Robinson, baseball player
Popularity of the name Brooks
Brooks in the United States
Brooks was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 22,274 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Brooks. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Brooks in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 4,455 births a year on average, against 2,263 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Brooks
Names from the same generation as Brooks, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brooks mean?
Brooks comes from the Old English broc, "stream", for someone living near a brook.
What is the origin of the name Brooks?
English, from a surname.
Is Brooks a girl's or a boy's name?
Brooks is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Brooks?
In 2024, Brooks was the 67th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 4,793 births.
What are good sibling names for Brooks?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Willow, Ivy, Isla and Millie for a sister, Waylon, Adriel, Bennett and Luca for a brother.
Who are famous people named Brooks?
Brooks Koepka, golfer; Brooks Robinson, baseball player.