Brooklyn
English girl's name meaning “from Brooklyn (marshland)”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- from Brooklyn (marshland)
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #84
- Born in 2023
- 2,859
- Peak year
- 2013 (#28)
Meaning & origin
Brooklyn is a modern given name from the New York City borough, itself named after the Dutch town Breukelen — from broek ('marsh, wetland'). The 'broken land' reading is a folk etymology.
Is Brooklyn an English name?
Yes — Brooklyn is an English name meaning "from Brooklyn (marshland)". Brooklyn is a modern given name from the New York City borough, itself named after the Dutch town Breukelen — from broek ('marsh, wetland'). The 'broken land' reading is a folk etymology.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Brooklyn ranked #84 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,859 US girls were given the name Brooklyn.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #28 in 2013
“Unranked” means Brooklyn was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with B.
How to spell Brooklyn
Brooklyn is spelled B-R-O-O-K-L-Y-N — 8 letters and 2 syllables.
Nicknames
Brook
Brooklyn: frequently asked questions
What does the name Brooklyn mean?
Brooklyn is a English name meaning "from Brooklyn (marshland)". Brooklyn is a modern given name from the New York City borough, itself named after the Dutch town Breukelen — from broek ('marsh, wetland'). The 'broken land' reading is a folk etymology.
Where does the name Brooklyn come from?
Brooklyn is of English origin. Brooklyn is a modern given name from the New York City borough, itself named after the Dutch town Breukelen — from broek ('marsh, wetland'). The 'broken land' reading is a folk etymology.
Is Brooklyn a boy or a girl name?
Brooklyn is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Brooklyn?
In 2023, 2,859 US girls were given the name Brooklyn.
Is Brooklyn a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Brooklyn ranked #84 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Brooklyn?
Common nicknames for Brooklyn include Brook.
How do you spell Brooklyn?
Brooklyn is spelled B-R-O-O-K-L-Y-N — 8 letters.
How common is the name Brooklyn?
In 2023, 2,859 US girls were given the name Brooklyn. In the latest US data, Brooklyn ranked #84 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Brooklyn an English name?
Yes — Brooklyn is an English name meaning "from Brooklyn (marshland)". Brooklyn is a modern given name from the New York City borough, itself named after the Dutch town Breukelen — from broek ('marsh, wetland'). The 'broken land' reading is a folk etymology.
What does Brooklyn mean in English?
In English, Brooklyn means "from Brooklyn (marshland)". Brooklyn is a modern given name from the New York City borough, itself named after the Dutch town Breukelen — from broek ('marsh, wetland'). The 'broken land' reading is a folk etymology.