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At a Glance: Name: Brook – Meaning: a small stream – Origin: English (topographic surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: BRUUK
Brook is an English name that started out as a topographic surname, and it means a small stream. It carries a quiet, outdoorsy image without needing any explanation.
Meaning & Origin of Brook
Meaning: A small stream.
Origin: English (topographic surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Brook
Phonetic: BRUUK IPA: /brʊk/
Popularity of Brook
Brook peaked at #503 in 1980, when 405 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #5634 with 22 babies, so a child named Brook today is unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Brook mean?
A small stream. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Brook)
How do you pronounce Brook?
Brook is pronounced BRUUK (IPA: /brʊk/).
Is Brook a popular name right now?
Brook peaked at #503 in 1980 and is ranked #5634 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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