NAME PROFILE
Brook
Brook is derived from Old English, meaning 'small stream' or 'water.' It evokes images of nature and serenity, often associated with peacefulness and a gentle spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 14,021 |
| Gender | Female (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 1980 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1957 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 31%TX — 19%OH — 18%MI — 17%PA — 15%
Notable People
Brook Shields (Actress, model) · Brook Lopez (NBA player) · Brooklyn Decker (Model, actress) · Brook Taylor (Mathematician, known for Taylor series) · Brook Busey (Author)
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