Brooklynne
A name derived from the borough of Brooklyn, New York.
Name Census estimates that about 1,968 living Americans carry the first name Brooklynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brooklynne today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brooklynne births was 2009 (125 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brooklynne. 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.
Key insights
- • Brooklynne is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 18 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.0K
~ 1 in 174,164 Americans
Peak year
2009
125 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,455
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Brooklynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brooklynne from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 827 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
Decades
Brooklynne 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 Brooklynne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brooklynnes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Brooklynne, while New Jersey, Nebraska, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brooklynne
The name Brooklynne is a relatively modern invention, likely inspired by the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. Brooklyn itself is derived from the Dutch words "Breuckelen" meaning "marshed land" or "broken land." The name Brooklynne emerged as a feminine form, with the added "nne" ending, in the late 20th century.
While the name Brooklynne does not have any direct historical references, it is worth noting that the borough of Brooklyn has a rich history dating back to the 17th century. The area was initially inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans and later settled by the Dutch in the 1630s. It was part of the Dutch colony of New Netherland and became a part of the British colony of New York in 1664.
The earliest recorded example of the name Brooklynne is difficult to pinpoint precisely, as it is a relatively new name. However, it is believed to have gained popularity in the United States in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in regions surrounding New York City.
As for famous people with the name Brooklynne, there are a few notable individuals:
1. Brooklynne Kimberly Prince (born 1990) is an American actress best known for her role in the film "The Florida Project."
2. Brooklynne Olson (born 1999) is an American actress and singer who has appeared in several television shows and films.
3. Brooklynne Worthington (born 1998) is an American model and social media influencer.
4. Brooklynne Harper (born 1997) is an American singer-songwriter.
5. Brooklynne Webb (born 1989) is an American reality television personality who appeared on the show "The Amazing Race."
It is worth noting that while the name Brooklynne has gained popularity in recent decades, it is still a relatively uncommon name, especially compared to more traditional names. Its origins can be traced back to the borough of Brooklyn, which has played a significant role in the cultural and historical landscape of New York City and the United States.
People
Brooklynne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brooklynne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brooklynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brooklynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,968 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brooklynne 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 174,164 US residents.
Is Brooklynne a common name?
We classify Brooklynne as "Rare". It ranks above 93.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,995 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brooklynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Brooklynne was 2009, when 125 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brooklynne is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brooklynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brooklynne 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.