Brooke

Brooke is a girl's 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 999 girls in the United States.

Brooke at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/bɹʊk/

About the name Brooke

Brooke 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, Brooke first appears in Social Security records in 1934. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #43 in 2003, and in 2024 999 babies received the name — 197,517 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brooke in US records

First recorded (US)
1934
Best US rank
#43 in 2003
Peak year
1996
Babies named Brooke in 2024
999
Total since 1880
197,517

Brooke in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#39 in 2009
Babies named Brooke in 2025
121
Total since 1996
18,491

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brooke mean?

The meaning of Brooke 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 Brooke a boy or girl name?

Brooke is a girl name. In 2024, 999 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brooke?

Brooke comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brooke?

Brooke first appears in US records in 1934. Its best-ever ranking was #43 in 2003, and 999 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Brooke?

Brooke is pronounced /bɹʊk/ (IPA).

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