Brooks

Boy's name

Brooks is an English surname turned first name. It originates from the Old English word "broc," meaning "stream" or "brook."

Meaning Small stream
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 4,793 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Brooks Koepka - Professional golfer, multiple major championship winner.
  • Brooks Robinson - Hall of Fame baseball player, Baltimore Orioles.
  • Brooks Laich - Former NHL player, TV personality.
  • Brooks Orpik - Retired NHL defenseman, two-time Stanley Cup champion.
  • Brooks Reed - NFL linebacker, Atlanta Falcons.
  • Brooks Ayers - Reality TV personality, "The Real Housewives of Orange County."
  • Brooks Wheelan - Comedian, former "Saturday Night Live" cast member.
  • Brooks Wackerman - Drummer for the band Avenged Sevenfold.
  • Brooks Atkinson - Pulitzer Prize-winning theater critic for The New York Times.
  • Brooks Forester - Reality TV personality, "The Bachelorette" contestant.

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Sisters for Brooks

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Name Variants

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