Find out how popular the first name Brooklynn has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brooklynn by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Brooklynn is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Brooklynn being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 821 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Brooklynn.

The history of the first name Brooklynn

The name Brooklynn is a modern English name derived from the Old English words "broc" meaning stream and "lund" meaning small grove or woods. It is thought to have originated as a place name referring to a small wooded area near a stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Brooklynn was in the late 19th century, when it started to become popular as a given name for girls in the United States. It is likely that the name was inspired by the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, which itself was named after the Dutch town of Breuckelen.

While the name Brooklynn did not appear in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it did gain some historical significance in the 20th century. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name was Brooklynn Deverill, an American actress and singer born in 1908 who appeared in several Broadway productions and films during the 1930s and 1940s.

Another notable bearer of the name was Brooklynn Rodden, an American artist and sculptor born in 1923. Her works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout the United States, and she was known for her abstract metal sculptures.

In the mid-20th century, Brooklynn Zeidman, an American philanthropist and businesswoman born in 1934, made a name for herself as a prominent supporter of various charitable causes and organizations.

More recently, Brooklynn Prince, an American actress born in 2010, gained recognition for her role in the 2017 film "The Florida Project", for which she received critical acclaim and numerous awards and nominations.

Another notable figure with the name Brooklynn is Brooklynn Kimberly, an American singer-songwriter born in 1996, who has released several albums and singles and has gained a significant following, particularly in the country music genre.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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