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View Name: Brooke


BROOKE
GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: English
PRONOUNCED: BRUWK   [key]
Meaning & History
Variant of BROOK. The name came into use in the 1950s, probably influenced by American socialite Brooke Astor (1902-2007). It was further popularized by actress Brooke Shields (1965-).
Popularity
United States  ranked #102 
England/Wales  ranked #50 
Canada (BC)  ranked #98 
Australia (NSW)  - 
Ireland  ranked #82 
Northern Ireland  ranked #41 
Scotland  ranked #29 



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