Brook

Brook is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 36 babies in the United States.

Brook at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Brook

Brook belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Brook first appears in Social Security records in 1915 and has been given to 13,973 babies since 1880, including 36 in 2024.

Brook in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Babies named Brook in 2024
36
Total since 1880
13,973

Brook in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Brook in 2025
5
Total since 1996
903

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brook mean?

The meaning of Brook is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Brook a boy or girl name?

Brook is a unisex name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brook?

Brook comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brook?

Brook is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1915 and has been given to 13,973 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].