Brooks

At a Glance: Name: Brooks – Meaning: one who lived near a brook – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: BROOKS

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Brooks is a boy's name with English surname roots, originally given to someone who lived near a brook. It's pronounced BROOKS, straightforward and easy to say. With its nature-rooted meaning and vintage feel, it's a name that carries a quiet, grounded sense of place.

Meaning & Origin of Brooks

Meaning: One who lived near a brook.

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Brooks

Phonetic: BROOKS   IPA: /ˈbrʊks/

Popularity of Brooks

Brooks ranked #67 in 2024, with 4,793 babies given the name that year — its highest rank on record in Social Security Administration data going back to 1880.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Brooks mean?

One who lived near a brook. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Brooks)

How do you pronounce Brooks?

Brooks is pronounced BROOKS (IPA: /ˈbrʊks/).

Is Brooks a popular name right now?

Brooks is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #67 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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