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Brookelyn

A feminine name derived from the word "brook", possibly meaning "from the small stream".

Name Census estimates that about 3,313 living Americans carry the first name Brookelyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brookelyn today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brookelyn births was 2007 (244 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Brookelyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

People living today

3.3K

~ 1 in 103,457 Americans

Peak year

2007

244 babies that year

Average age

20

years old

2024 SSA rank

#7,285

Tracked since 1979

Popularity

Brookelyn: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Brookelyn from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 1,716 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Brookelyn by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Brookelyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1970s055
1980s04747
1990s0565565
2000s01,7161,716
2010s0909909
2020s0123123

Geography

Where Brookelyns live

The SSA's state-level files cover 32 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Indiana recorded the most babies named Brookelyn, while Maryland, Oregon, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 56 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Brookelyn

The name Brookelyn is a relatively modern feminine name that appears to be an elaborated form of the English word "brook," meaning a small stream or creek. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English word "broc," which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "broka." While the name itself is not found in ancient texts or historical records, its root word "brook" has been in use since the early days of the English language.

The earliest recorded use of the name Brookelyn as a given name is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the growing trend of creating unique and inventive names by combining elements from nature and existing names. It is possible that the name was initially created by blending the words "brook" and "lyn" (a common suffix in feminine names) to form a fresh and distinctive moniker.

While there are no widely known historical figures with the exact name Brookelyn, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne similar names or variations. One such person is Brooklyne Harding, an American actress born in 1966, who has appeared in various television shows and movies. Additionally, Brooklyn Decker, an American model and actress born in 1987, shares a similar-sounding name, though spelled differently.

Another individual with a name reminiscent of Brookelyn is Brook Benton, an American singer and songwriter who was born Benjamin Franklin Peay in 1931 and passed away in 1988. He is best known for his hits like "It's Just a Matter of Time" and "Rainy Night in Georgia."

Brooke Shields, the American actress and model born in 1965, is another notable figure whose name bears resemblance to Brookelyn. She rose to fame as a child actress and has since had a successful career spanning several decades.

Lastly, Brooke Nevin, a Canadian actress born in 1982, shares a similar name. She is known for her roles in various television shows and movies, including "Breakout Kings" and "Animorphs."

People

Brookelyn + last name combinations

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FAQ

Brookelyn: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Brookelyn?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,313 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brookelyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 103,457 US residents.

Is Brookelyn a common name?

We classify Brookelyn as "Rare". It ranks above 95.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,365 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Brookelyn most popular?

The single biggest year for Brookelyn was 2007, when 244 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brookelyn is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Brookelyn a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brookelyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

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