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• Brooks Name Origin: English
• Pronunciation: br(oox)
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Brooks Name Meaning

The name Brooks has multiple meanings, depending on its origin. In Old English, it meant “a stream”, but it has also been used as a reference to a stream of people, a stream of thought, or a flowing river. It can also be seen as a reference to a “brook” or a “brooklet”, which is a small stream or creek.

Origins of the Name Brooks

The name Brooks has been around since Old English times, when it was derived from a surname. The surname itself was derived from the Old English word “broc”, which means “a stream”. It was also used as a given name during this period, but it didn’t become popular until much later.

Popularity of the Name Brooks

The name Brooks began to steadily rise in popularity in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It even reached the top 100 list of most popular boy’s names in the United States in the 1920s. It has since fallen off the list and is no longer a top 100 name, but it still remains a beloved option for parents today.

Final Thoughts on the Name Brooks

All in all, the name Brooks has a long and sweet history. It is an enduring name that has stood the test of time and is still a beloved choice for parents today. With its charming history and multiple meanings, it’s no surprise that the name Brooks is still used today.

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Brooks Name Popularity

How popular is the name Brooks? Here’s everything we know.

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Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	678	17	0.003%
1914	757	20	0.0029%
1915	1,175	8	0.0009%
1916	804	26	0.0027%
1917	843	25	0.0025%
1918	863	26	0.0024%
1919	955	19	0.0018%
1920	764	40	0.0036%
1921	742	45	0.0039%
1922	734	45	0.004%
1923	993	19	0.0017%
1924	744	43	0.0037%
1925	1,025	17	0.0015%
1926	875	26	0.0024%
1927	909	25	0.0023%
1928	990	19	0.0018%
1929	978	18	0.0017%
1930	1,043	15	0.0014%
1931	969	17	0.0017%
1932	1,422	5	0.0005%
1933	1,077	11	0.0012%
1934	1,259	7	0.0007%
1935	984	14	0.0014%
1936	1,449	5	0.0005%
1937	946	15	0.0015%
1938	967	15	0.0015%
1939	1,197	6	0.0006%
1940	875	21	0.002%
1941	1,389	5	0.0004%
1942	745	37	0.0029%
1943	—	0	0%
1944	869	22	0.0018%
1945	951	15	0.0012%
1946	931	21	0.0014%
1947	759	44	0.0026%
1948	890	25	0.0016%
1949	870	29	0.0018%
1950	1,033	16	0.001%
1951	864	30	0.0018%
1952	844	33	0.0019%
1953	705	64	0.0036%
1954	792	45	0.0025%
1955	816	42	0.0023%
1956	718	64	0.0034%
1957	824	43	0.0022%
1958	966	26	0.0014%
1959	775	53	0.0028%
1960	830	44	0.0023%
1961	707	73	0.0039%
1962	784	52	0.0028%
1963	754	61	0.0034%
1964	815	46	0.0026%
1965	794	46	0.0028%
1966	804	42	0.0027%
1967	880	31	0.002%
1968	833	38	0.0025%
1969	872	38	0.0025%
1970	740	77	0.0048%
1971	669	103	0.0069%
1972	737	72	0.0053%
1973	808	54	0.0042%
1974	700	88	0.0068%
1975	935	39	0.003%
1976	798	65	0.005%
1977	748	78	0.0058%
1978	934	43	0.0032%
1979	639	129	0.0091%
1980	502	241	0.0165%
1981	417	354	0.0241%
1982	404	379	0.0254%
1983	494	243	0.0165%
1984	538	208	0.014%
1985	510	244	0.0161%
1986	602	174	0.0115%
1987	590	189	0.0124%
1988	702	129	0.0083%
1989	681	161	0.01%
1990	664	183	0.011%
1991	727	145	0.0089%
1992	689	177	0.0111%
1993	699	169	0.0108%
1994	671	194	0.0126%
1995	674	196	0.013%
1996	653	210	0.014%
1997	681	192	0.013%
1998	723	179	0.012%
1999	699	191	0.0128%
2000	709	196	0.0128%
2001	724	193	0.0128%
2002	724	196	0.0131%
2003	722	208	0.0137%
2004	632	289	0.019%
2005	632	303	0.0198%
2006	592	372	0.0238%
2007	538	439	0.0278%
2008	584	385	0.0249%
2009	477	531	0.0355%
2010	402	665	0.0461%
2011	345	844	0.0592%
2012	358	814	0.0571%
2013	299	1,135	0.0797%
2014	243	1,507	0.1034%
2015	231	1,639	0.1126%
2016	231	1,650	0.1144%
2017	203	1,911	0.1369%
2018	161	2,352	0.1712%
2019	109	3,481	0.2571%
2020	95	3,694	0.2902%
2021	77	4,429	0.3623%
2022	78	4,167	0.3159%
2023	73	4,483	0.3464%

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What names are variants of Brooks?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Brooks.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Brook	Water, small stream; stream near the hollow; western stream	German
Brooke	Water, small stream; western stream	German
Brookes	Water, small stream	German
Brookie	Water, small stream	German

What names sound like Brooks?

If you like how Brooks sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Brooks.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Briggs	Bridges	English
Burges	Freeman of a borough	French
Burgess	Freeman of a borough	French
Burgiss	Freeman of a borough	French
Parks	Park keeper	English

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Calder	Rough waters; stream	Scottish

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Siblings of Brooks

Mamas with kids named Brooks also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Britton	From Britain	English
Ryker	Rich	English
Kian	Ancient; God is gracious	Irish
Everly	From the boar meadow	English

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8 Comments

1. Ryley Jan 28 at 10:26 am

   We wanted a B name that was not overused to go with our last name – Bryan.

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2. Briana Jul 26 at 4:56 pm

   We heard it somewhere & just loved it! It was the only boy name we agreed on

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3. Lindsay Jun 30 at 8:56 am

   We both liked the name and had very few associations with it

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4. Jordan Jan 21 at 3:29 pm

   I’m a Brooks & Dunn fan. I was thinking of a name that would be strong, unique, and had a warm feeling when I said it out loud to people when they asked what the name would be. It was the only name that made me tingle every-time I said it.

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5. Lindsay Aug 12 at 1:12 pm

   Brooks is a professional golfer mg husband and i love

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6. Morgan Nov 2 at 11:02 am

   Brooks was after one of my favorite students.

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7. Natasja Jun 7 at 8:21 pm

   We thought it was a bit different and not too common. And we like that it’s unlikely to be shortened

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8. Amanda Apr 16 at 10:38 am

   My husband and I wanted a strong English name to tie to my husband’s heritage. When I did some research and found out that it is also the English form of the Hebrew name Baruch, which is in the Bible and means Blessed, we knew it was perfect since our faith is also important to us.

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