Brooks: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BRUUKS · 1 syllable
Brooks means “of the brook”, from English.
- Meaning
- of the brook
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BRUUKS
- US rank (2025)
- #64
- US babies a year
- about 4,667 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Nature
How popular is Brooks?
Brooks was the #64 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,965 babies. It’s rising: up 277% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Utah (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #64 |
| Scotland | #536 |
| Ireland | #780 |
| Canada | #87 |
| Australia | #247 |
How old are people named Brooks?
Half of US adults named Brooks are older than 40; most are between 19 and 73. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Brooks
What does the name Brooks mean?
Brooks means “of the brook”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Brooks?
Brooks is pronounced BRUUKS.
How popular is the name Brooks?
Brooks was the #64 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,965 babies. It’s rising: up 277% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Brooks?
Half of US adults named Brooks are older than 40. Most are between 19 and 73.