Brooks
English boy's name meaning “of the brook”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- of the brook
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #73
- Born in 2023
- 4,483
Meaning & origin
Brooks is an English surname meaning 'of the brook or stream', now a smart, preppy first name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Brooks ranked #73 for boys. It has risen about 229 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,483 US boys were given the name Brooks.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #67 in 2024
“Unranked” means Brooks was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Brooks: frequently asked questions
What does the name Brooks mean?
Brooks is a English name meaning "of the brook". Brooks is an English surname meaning 'of the brook or stream', now a smart, preppy first name.
Where does the name Brooks come from?
Brooks is of English origin. Brooks is an English surname meaning 'of the brook or stream', now a smart, preppy first name.
Is Brooks a boy or a girl name?
Brooks is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Brooks?
In 2023, 4,483 US boys were given the name Brooks.
Is Brooks a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Brooks ranked #73 for boys. It has risen about 229 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.