Holbrook

Holbrook is a boy's name of English origin meaning “hole; hollow, sunken and stream, brook.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Holbrook at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“hole; hollow, sunken and stream, brook”

About the name Holbrook

Holbrook belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “hole; hollow, sunken and stream, brook” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Holbrook first appears in Social Security records in 2015. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #12772 in 2020, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 10 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Holbrook in US records

First recorded (US)
2015
Best US rank
#12772 in 2020
Peak year
2015
Total since 1880
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Holbrook mean?

Holbrook means “hole; hollow, sunken and stream, brook” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Holbrook a boy or girl name?

Holbrook is a boy name.

What origin is the name Holbrook?

Holbrook comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Holbrook?

Holbrook first appears in US records in 2015. Its best-ever ranking was #12772 in 2020, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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