Brook name meaning
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What does Brook mean?
Popular unisex name Brook is originated from Old English, used predominantly in English language, meaning of Brook is "A Small Stream, Water, Who Lives near the Brook, Bach or Modeled on An English Place Names".
Brook is version of famed Brooke. Famed Brooke particulary is used in English and English has origin in Old English, meaning of Brooke is "A Stream, Dweller by the Brook and A Brook".
How do I pronounce Brook?
The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Brook is b-rook.
Variants of Brook
Names that rhyme with BrookHow popular is the name Brook?
Brook is common in United States where over 13659 new-borns have been given the name since 1915. At the peak of its usage in 1980, it ranked 503rd when 405 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.
Brook is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names. In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 527 on boy names chart when 46 babies were named Brook.
Over 848 babies in England and Wales have been named Brook.
Brook is an uncommon baby name in France where it is still in use. But Brook is a popular baby name in Ethiopia where every 1 in 7000 have the name.
At least, 30000 people globally have carried Brook as their given name according to our estimate.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 5436 | 17 | 4258 | 33 |
| 2022 | 7225 | 11 | 4359 | 32 |
| 2021 | 5297 | 17 | 3989 | 36 |
| 2020 | 5967 | 14 | 3589 | 41 |
| 2019 | 4792 | 20 | 3119 | 51 |
| 2018 | 6028 | 14 | 3600 | 42 |
| 2017 | 6052 | 14 | 2900 | 57 |
| 2016 | 6717 | 12 | 2284 | 83 |
| 2015 | 6317 | 13 | 2524 | 71 |
| 2014 | 5726 | 15 | 2807 | 61 |
Facts
Brook in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 |
 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Brook
You are trustworthy, a good listener and an awesome friend. If letter B is your cornerstone, it reveals people look at you like the crazy genius who loves his solitude. Focus on your success. You often doubt your purpose, skills, and existence. Learn how to separate reality from illusion. Widen your perspective and become more aware of your own existence. Give your head a break and keep an open mind. Things aren't always as they seem.
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- Orrton - Boy name Orrton is originated from English, Orrton means "From the Gray Settlement and From the Shore Farm". Orrton is derived from Orton.
- Minir - Boy name Minir has origin in English, meaning of Minir is "Miner". Minir is a resultant of Miner.
- Kutter - Uncommon boy name Kutter is of English origin, meaning of Kutter is "Tailor". Kutter is a resultant of Cutter.
Sibling Names for Brook
Looking for sibling names that complement the name "Brook"? Look no further. We've compiled a list of 20 names that pair perfectly with Brook, whether you're expecting twins or adding to your growing family. From classic to modern, these names are sure to inspire and help you find the perfect match for your little one.
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Brother for Brook
Famous people named Brook
- Brook Byers, senior partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and the brother of Stanford University Professor Tom Byers and Atlanta
- Brook Andrew, contemporary artist,
- Brook Taylor, English mathematician
- Brook Kerr, American actress
- Brook Benton, American singer and songwriter
- Brook Jacoby, American former third baseman
- Brook Fordyce, American former Major League Baseball catcher with the New York Mets
- Brook Bernacchi, lawyer and politician in Hong Kong
- Brook Berringer, American quarterback for the University of Nebraska football team
- Brook Watson, British merchant, soldier
- Brook Lopez, American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association
- Brook Steppe, retired American basketball player
- Brooke Sheehan in Ralph TV as Actress
- Brooklyn Joleigh in Fuck My Mom and Me 18 as Actress
- Brooke Summers in Lex's Booty Beauties as Actress
- Brooke Bailey in House Arrest as Actress
- Brook Allen in short Plane Crazy as Actor
Lists having Brook
- Boys names beginning with B
- Girls names beginning with B
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Baby Names that mean Small
- Baby Names that mean Stream
- Baby Names that mean Brook
- Baby Names that mean Hollow
- Baby Names that mean Fresh
- Baby Names that mean Water
- Baby Names that mean Lives
- Baby Names that mean Modeled
- Baby Names that mean Place
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Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004