Brooke Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The “Brooke Shields Effect” refers to how the fame of Brooke Shields, an American actress and model known for her roles in “The Blue Lagoon” and “Endless Love.”

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A Deep Dive

Brooke Overview

Meaning

Small stream, water

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Old English, German

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “bróc,” with roots in the Proto-Germanic word “brōkaz,” meaning “flowing stream.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/brʊk/

Popularity

Brooke is favored in English-speaking countries, especially in the USA and the UK. In 2023, Brooke ranked #201 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Nature-inspired, Cool

Associated Traits

Serene, graceful, natural
A Deep Dive

Brooke Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Brook, Brooks, Brooklyn, Brogan, Brock, Brok, Brookelle, Brooklynn

Common Nicknames

Brookie, Brooky, Broo, Brooksy, Brookey

Diminutives

Bee, B, Roo, Boo, BK, Bo

Famous People

  • Brooke Shields
    (American Actress)
  • Brooke Burke
    (American TV Host)
  • Brooke Hogan
    (American Singer)
  • Brooke Adams
    (American Actress)
  • Brooke Vincent
    (British Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Brooke Davis
    ("One Tree Hill," TV Series)
  • Brooke Logan
    ("The Bold and the Beautiful," TV Series)
  • "Brooke's Redemption"
    (Novel)
  • Brooke Wyndham
    ("Legally Blonde," Film)

Places

  • Brooke City
    (Norfolk, England)
  • Brooke Park
    (Londonderry, Northern Ireland)
  • Brooke County
    (West Virginia, USA)
  • Brooke's Point
    (Palawan, Philippines)

What Is the Meaning of Brooke?

Brooke means “small stream” or “water” and often suits people with a calm and peaceful personality. Imagine someone who goes with the flow, just like a gentle stream winding through a meadow.

What Is the Origin of The Name Brooke?

Brooke comes from Old English word “bróc,”, where it referred to a “small stream” or “brook”. The word has roots in the Proto-Germanic word “brōkaz”, meaning “flowing stream”.

Brooke Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Brooke in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2622021#2702022#2992023
Top 3 Rankings#432003#442006#451996

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Brooke

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023299
(-29 from 2022)
1032
(-147 from 2022)
0.05900
2022270
(-8 from 2021)
1179
(-7 from 2021)
0.06575
2021262
(-26 from 2020)
1186
(-75 from 2020)
0.06620
2020236
(-24 from 2019)
1261
(-178 from 2019)
0.07134
2019212
(-11 from 2018)
1439
(-88 from 2018)
0.07842
2018201
(-9 from 2017)
1527
(-92 from 2017)
0.08211
2017192
(-19 from 2016)
1619
(-251 from 2016)
0.08570
2016173
(-23 from 2015)
1870
(-280 from 2015)
0.09660
2015150
(-10 from 2014)
2150
(-240 from 2014)
0.11021
2014140
(-25 from 2013)
2390
(-364 from 2013)
0.12217
2013115
(-13 from 2012)
2754
(-221 from 2012)
0.14287
2012102
(-16 from 2011)
2975
(-396 from 2011)
0.15339
201186
(-14 from 2010)
3371
(-334 from 2010)
0.17397
201072
(-18 from 2009)
3705
(-1093 from 2009)
0.18896
200954
(-2 from 2008)
4798
(-388 from 2008)
0.23693
200852
(-7 from 2007)
5186
(-322 from 2007)
0.24898
200745
(-1 from 2006)
5508
(-239 from 2006)
0.26024
200644
(+3 from 2005)
5747
(+176 from 2005)
0.27491
200547
(-1 from 2004)
5571
(-141 from 2004)
0.27449
200446
(-3 from 2003)
5712
(-259 from 2003)
0.28308
200343
(+9 from 2002)
5971
(+633 from 2002)
0.29759
200252
(+5 from 2001)
5338
(+125 from 2001)
0.27028
200157
(-6 from 2000)
5213
(-428 from 2000)
0.26316
200051
(-4 from 1999)
5641
(-426 from 1999)
0.28265
199947
(-1 from 1998)
6067
(-278 from 1998)
0.31164
199846
(-1 from 1997)
6345
(-325 from 1997)
0.32731
199745
No change from 1996
6670
(-54 from 1996)
0.34935
199645
(+7 from 1995)
6724
(+347 from 1995)
0.35071
199552
(+2 from 1994)
6377
(+404 from 1994)
0.33187
199454
(-2 from 1993)
5973
(-188 from 1993)
0.30640
199352
(+7 from 1992)
6161
(+390 from 1992)
0.31250
199259
(+6 from 1991)
5771
(+220 from 1991)
0.28788
199165
(+5 from 1990)
5551
(+561 from 1990)
0.27299
199070
(+4 from 1989)
4990
(+842 from 1989)
0.24289
198974
(+13 from 1988)
4148
(+732 from 1988)
0.20821
198887
(+7 from 1987)
3416
(+461 from 1987)
0.17763
198794
(+10 from 1986)
2955
(+257 from 1986)
0.15767
1986104
(-2 from 1985)
2698
(-29 from 1985)
0.14619
1985102
(-3 from 1984)
2727
(-22 from 1984)
0.14770
198499
(-3 from 1983)
2749
(-113 from 1983)
0.15244
198396
(-4 from 1982)
2862
(-281 from 1982)
0.15992
198292
(-40 from 1981)
3143
(-2187 from 1981)
0.17324
198152
(+5 from 1980)
5330
(+379 from 1980)
0.29801
198057
(+28 from 1979)
4951
(+1445 from 1979)
0.27805
197985
(+30 from 1978)
3506
(+973 from 1978)
0.20345
1978115
(+35 from 1977)
2533
(+662 from 1977)
0.15409
1977150
(+25 from 1976)
1871
(+408 from 1976)
0.11374
1976175
(+33 from 1975)
1463
(+281 from 1975)
0.09307
1975208
(+52 from 1974)
1182
(+218 from 1974)
0.07573
1974260
(+42 from 1973)
964
(+193 from 1973)
0.06155
1973302
(+19 from 1972)
771
(+35 from 1972)
0.04961
1972321
(+26 from 1971)
736
(+7 from 1971)
0.04564
1971347
(-3 from 1970)
729
(-30 from 1970)
0.04160
1970344
(+136 from 1969)
759
(+356 from 1969)
0.04143
1969480
(+47 from 1968)
403
(+77 from 1968)
0.02286
1968527
(+58 from 1967)
326
(+58 from 1967)
0.01907
1967585
(-23 from 1966)
268
(-18 from 1966)
0.01561
1966562
(+260 from 1965)
286
(+140 from 1965)
0.01629
1965822
(+118 from 1964)
146
(+20 from 1964)
0.00799
1964940
(-84 from 1963)
126
(-23 from 1963)
0.00644
1963856
(+66 from 1962)
149
(+17 from 1962)
0.00749
1962922
(+65 from 1961)
132
(+12 from 1961)
0.00651
1961987
(+77 from 1960)
120
(+18 from 1960)
0.00578
19601064
(+192 from 1959)
102
(+29 from 1959)
0.00490
19591256
(+26 from 1958)
73
(+5 from 1958)
0.00351
19581282
(+7 from 1957)
68
(+1 from 1957)
0.00329
19571289
(-173 from 1956)
67
(-18 from 1956)
0.00319
19561116
(+113 from 1955)
85
(+18 from 1955)
0.00413
19551229
(-264 from 1954)
67
(-34 from 1954)
0.00334
1954965
(-167 from 1953)
101
(-32 from 1953)
0.00507
1953798
(+553 from 1952)
133
(+82 from 1952)
0.00689
19521351
(-48 from 1951)
51
No change from 1951
0.00268
19511303
(-53 from 1950)
51
(-3 from 1950)
0.00276
19501250
(-146 from 1949)
54
(-13 from 1949)
0.00307
19491104
(+318 from 1948)
67
(+25 from 1948)
0.00382
19481422
(+39 from 1947)
42
(+1 from 1947)
0.00241
19471461
(-143 from 1946)
41
(-2 from 1946)
0.00226
19461318
(-57 from 1945)
43
(+3 from 1945)
0.00267
19451261
(-6 from 1944)
40
No change from 1944
0.00297
19441255
(+271 from 1943)
40
(+10 from 1943)
0.00293
19431526
(-364 from 1942)
30
(-16 from 1942)
0.00209
19421162
(+132 from 1941)
46
(+11 from 1941)
0.00331
19411294
(+297 from 1940)
35
(+11 from 1940)
0.00281
19401591
(+1331 from 1939)
24
(+15 from 1939)
0.00203
19392922
(+259 from 1938)
9
(+1 from 1938)
0.00079
19383181
(+1023 from 1935)
8
(+3 from 1935)
0.00070
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19354204
(-755 from 1934)
5
(-2 from 1934)
0.00046
19343449
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00065
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Brooke

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3842021#2922022#4102023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3782021#3832022#4152023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3562021#3262022#3832023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1392021#1642022#1432023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2372021#2482022#3572023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1842021#1782022#1992023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2342021#2462022#3622023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2292021#2522022#2762023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5862021#5802022#4512023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2412021#2052022#2032023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2962021#2582022#6092023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2572021#1962022#3502023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4882021#3832022#4852023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1052021#1072022#1262023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3262021#2952022#3402023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2142021#2722022#1592023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1502021#2762022#3512023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#852021#932022#962023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8732021#5742022#4742023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3062021#2552022#4882023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1932021#3662022#2442023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2382021#1692022#1882023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3152021#3372022#2972023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3002021#4012022#2762023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6412021#6522022#6202023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3972021#6412022#5532023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5092021#4602022#3972023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7672018#6522020#4272021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#802021#1672022#1052023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2522021#2542022#3082023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4942021#4412022#3792023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1962020#2832021#2792023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4002021#4092022#5572023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4182020#5092021#5012022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1782020#3322021#2812022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2902021#3172022#2542023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5332021#4352022#5102023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#622019#2152020#2112021

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1312021#622022#1112023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3562018#5802019#4642023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1972020#1062021#1352022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1882015#972016#2312018

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1182016#662018#1032019

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2402020#2862021#3392022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1062020#1632021#1382023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2262016#1532018#1142019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1102014#1152017#1232019

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#812018#892019#912020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#822018#1592019#872020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1572019#2142021#772022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#832015#702018#812023

Popularity Rankings for Brooke in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#532006#802007#832008

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1002021#1122022#1852023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2062021#1402022#1932023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1812021#1412022#2152023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1582021#1862022#1792023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1592019#1902020#2422021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2312021#2762022#2422023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5422020#5552021#4272022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Brooke a Name for Boys or Girls?

Often chosen for girls, Brooke’s association with nature and tranquility makes it a popular feminine name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Brooke

Brooke in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Brooke Shields (Actress, born 1965): An American actress and model who rose to fame as a child star in "Pretty Baby" and "The Blue Lagoon."
  • Brooke Burke (TV Host, born 1971): An American television personality, fitness guru, and winner of "Dancing with the Stars."
  • Brooke Hogan (Singer, born 1988): An American singer, actress, and reality TV star, daughter of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan.
  • Brooke Adams (Actress, born 1949): An American actress known for her roles in films like "Days of Heaven" and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers."
  • Brooke Vincent (Actress, born 1992): A British actress famous for her role as Sophie Webster on the long-running soap opera "Coronation Street."
  • Brooke Astor (Philanthropist, 1902–2007): An American philanthropist and socialite who donated millions to New York City's cultural and educational institutions.
  • Brooke Langton (Actress, born 1970): An American actress recognized for her role in the TV series "Melrose Place" and the film "The Replacements."
  • Brooke Davis ("One Tree Hill," 2003 TV Series): A popular cheerleader who grows into a successful fashion designer and businesswoman.
  • Brooke Logan ("The Bold and the Beautiful," 1987 TV Series): A central character known for her romantic entanglements and business acumen.
  • "Brooke's Redemption" (2016 Novel): Follows the journey of a woman seeking forgiveness and a fresh start in life.
  • Brooke Wyndham ("Legally Blonde," 2001 Film): A fitness guru accused of murder who becomes a client of the protagonist, Elle Woods.
  • "Brooke's Melody" (2019 Song): A heartfelt song about the life and struggles of a woman named Brooke.
  • Brooke Maddox ("Scream: The TV Series," 2015 TV Series): A high school student entangled in a series of gruesome murders.
  • "Brooke's Adventure" (2018 Children's Book): Chronicles the exciting adventures of a young girl exploring new worlds.
  • Brooke City (Norfolk, England): A small market town in Norfolk, notable for its historic architecture and charming countryside.
  • Brooke Park (Londonderry, Northern Ireland): A public park in Derry, offering recreational facilities and scenic walking paths.
  • Brooke County (West Virginia, USA): A county in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, with a rich history dating back to the colonial era.
  • Brooke River (Western Australia, Australia): A river located in the Wheatbelt region, contributing to local agriculture.
  • Brooke's Point (Palawan, Philippines): A municipality on Palawan Island, famous for its natural beauty and agricultural resources.
  • Brooke Township (Ontario, Canada): A rural township in Lambton County, offering agricultural landscapes and small communities.

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