How Many People Are Named Brooklyn?
124,665
people in the United States are named Brooklyn
1 in 2,687 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#593
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0372%
Of US population
Peak Year
2011
7,257 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English (Modern)
Pronunciation:
BRUWK-lən
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the name of the borough of New York City, originally derived from Dutch Breukelen meaning "broken land". It can also be viewed as a combination of BROOK and the popular name suffix lyn.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 12.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1972 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
10,855
California
10,798
Ohio
6,484
Michigan
5,369
Illinois
4,739
Florida
4,319
Georgia
4,180
Indiana
4,148
Tennessee
4,027
Utah
3,681
💡 Fun Facts About "Brooklyn"
- 2,549 babies were named Brooklyn in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2011
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1972
- Most popular in Texas
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