Brooke

At a Glance: Name: Brooke – Meaning: a small stream – Origin: English (topographic surname) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BROOK

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Brooke traces back to an English surname meaning "a small stream," and that plain, topographic root is really all there is to it. It's pronounced simply as BROOK, and it's a timeless, classic pick — the kind of name that doesn't scream any particular decade.

Meaning & Origin of Brooke

Meaning: A small stream.

Origin: English (topographic surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Brooke

Phonetic: BROOK   IPA: /ˈbrʊk/

Popularity of Brooke

Brooke hit its high point in 2003, ranking #43 with 5,971 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #308 with just 999, so it's still around but well off its early-2000s peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Brooke mean?

A small stream. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Brooke)

How do you pronounce Brooke?

Brooke is pronounced BROOK (IPA: /ˈbrʊk/).

Is Brooke a popular name right now?

Brooke peaked at #43 in 2003 and is ranked #308 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)

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