Brooklyn
English girl's name meaning “from Brooklyn (broken land)”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- from Brooklyn (broken land)
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #84
- Born in 2023
- 2,859
Meaning & origin
Brooklyn is a modern given name from the New York City borough, itself named after the Dutch town Breukelen, 'broken land' or 'marshland'.
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.
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Nicknames
Brook
Brooklyn: frequently asked questions
What does the name Brooklyn mean?
Brooklyn is a English name meaning "from Brooklyn (broken land)". Brooklyn is a modern given name from the New York City borough, itself named after the Dutch town Breukelen, 'broken land' or 'marshland'.
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, 'broken land' or 'marshland'.
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.