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Brooke is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Brook. The name came into use in the 1950s, probably influenced by American socialite Brooke Astor (1902-2007)." It ranked #313 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Brook. The name came into use in the 1950s, probably influenced by American socialite Brooke Astor (1902-2007). The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Brooke ranked #313 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #313 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Brooke in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brooke mean?
Behind the Name does not give Brooke a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Brook.
Is Brooke a popular name?
Brooke ranked #313 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Brooke a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Brooke appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Brooke — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
