How Many People Are Named Brooke?

199,542

people in the United States are named Brooke

1 in 1,678 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#396

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0596%

Of US population

Peak Year

1996

6,749 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BRUWK
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Variant of BROOK. The name came into use in the 1950s, probably influenced by American socialite Brooke Astor (1902-2007). It was further popularized by actress Brooke Shields (1965-).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.0%
Male
1.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 27.6 years old

Young (<30) 122,549
61.4%
Adult (30–60) 74,595
37.4%
Senior (>60) 2,398
1.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1914 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 17,929
Texas 13,691
Ohio 10,606
Pennsylvania 10,421
Florida 10,092
New York 10,087
Michigan 8,494
Illinois 8,115
Indiana 5,827
Virginia 4,953

💡 Fun Facts About "Brooke"

  • 999 babies were named Brooke in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1996
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1914
  • Most popular in California

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