Behind the Name - the etymology and history of first names Behind the Name - the etymology and history of first names
  • Names
    • Introduction
    • Browse Names
    • Advanced Search
    • Popularity
    • Namesakes
    • Name Days
    • Submitted Names
  • Interact
    • Message Boards
    • Polls
    • Games and Quizzes
    • Predict Rankings
    • Submit a Name
  • Tools
    • Random Renamer
    • Name Translator
    • Meanings
    • Anagrams
    • Baby Name Expert
    • Surname Site
    • Place Name Site
Menu Menu
  • Sign In
  • Register

  • Surname Site
  • Place Name Site
  • Introduction
  • Browse Names
  • Advanced Search
  • Popularity
  • Namesakes
  • Name Days
  • Submitted Names
  • Message Boards
  • Polls
  • Games and Quizzes
  • Predict Rankings
  • Random Renamer
  • Name Translator
  • Meanings
  • Anagrams
  • Baby Name Expert
Sign In   Register

Brooke

NamePopularityRelated NamesRelatedRatingsCommentsNamesakes
78%Rating
add to your listSave
Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɹʊk/
  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Expand Links
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-).

Related Names

RootBrooke (surname)

Popularity

US Animations·Details
Last ranked #82 in 2008 Australia (NSW)
Last ranked #100 in 2018 Canada
Last ranked #938 in 2004 (m) #297 in 2023 (f) England and Wales
Last ranked #97 in 2013 Ireland
Last ranked #84 in 2014 New Zealand
Last ranked #82 in 2016 Northern Ireland
Last ranked #100 in 2021 Scotland
Last ranked #308 in 2024 United States

People think this name is

Rate·Details
natural   wholesome   strong   refined   simple  

Categories

American Horror Story characters, ballerinas, Braxton family, child actors, Chocolatier characters, Daria characters, derived from a surname, Eurovision 2022, Ever After High characters, Flack characters, Gundam characters, Ice Age characters, Impact Knockouts World Champions, Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest, nature, Ni no Kuni characters, One Tree Hill characters, socialites, Squishmallows, That '70s Show characters, The Loud House characters, The Nanny characters, TV presenters, Two and a Half Men characters, water, wrestlers, YouTubers
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Entry updated July 2, 2008

NamePopularityRelatedRatingsCommentsNamesakes
Home » Names
About · Help · Copyright · Terms · Privacy · Contact
Dark Mode Light Mode