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The baby name Brooke is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /brʊk/ (brook).

Brooke is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /brʊk/ (brook)

What is the meaning of the name Brooke ?

The baby name Brooke is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /brʊk/ (brook).

Brooke is English in Origin.

Brooke is an English given name derived from a locative surname for someone who lived by a brook, from Old English brōc “stream.” The sense is one of flowing water and a peaceful, natural setting; meanings given include “small stream” and “one who dwells near the brook.” Used as a modern given name for both sexes, it has become strongly feminine in contemporary English-speaking countries.

Adopted as a first name in the 19th and 20th centuries, Brooke rose sharply in the United States and the United Kingdom in the late 1970s–1990s, helped by high-profile bearers such as actress Brooke Shields, and remains familiar though less peaked today. Variants and short forms include Brook and Brookie; related surnames are Brooks and Brookes. Internationally it is typically left untranslated. Cognate or thematic alternatives include River, Ford, and Wade, while elaborations like Brooklyn/Brooklynn are modern offshoots.

Brooke has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Brooke

Brooke Adams Actor · Born 1949 · United States Brooke Adams is an American actor best known for her roles in films like 'Days of Heaven' and 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers'. Born in 1949, she has captivated audiences with her performances in both film and television throughout her career. Brooke Burns Actor · Born 1978 · United States Brooke Burns is an American actress best known for her role as Jessie Owens on the television series Baywatch. She has also appeared in films like Shallow Hal and hosted the game show Dog Eat Dog. Born in 1978, Brooke has had a diverse career in both acting and television hosting. Brooke Hogan Actor · Born 1988 · United States Brooke Hogan is an American actress and singer, best known for her reality TV show 'Hogan Knows Best' and its spin-off 'Brooke Knows Best'. She is also recognized for her music career with songs like 'About Us'.
Brooke Smith Actor · Born 1967 · United States Brooke Smith is an American actor best known for her role as Catherine Martin in the film 'The Silence of the Lambs'. She also played Dr. Erica Hahn on the television series 'Grey's Anatomy'. Born in 1967, she has appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout her career. Brooke Burke Actor · Born 1971 · United States Brooke Burke is an American actress and television personality, best known for hosting the popular show 'Dancing with the Stars'. She also gained fame as the host of 'Wild On!' on the E! network. Born in 1971, she has had a successful career in entertainment and fitness. Brooke Nevin Actor · Born 1982 · Canada Brooke Nevin is a Canadian actor best known for her role as Rachel in the TV series 'Animorphs'. She also starred in 'The 4400' and appeared in 'Call Me Fitz'.

Celebrity babies named Brooke

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Brooke Palance Jack Palance television actor ★★★★★
Brooke Hayward Margaret Sullavan television actor ★★★★★ Leland Hayward film producer ★★★★★

Brooke – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
New Zealand Girls 2010 #28 114 98
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
CR 0 #142 17 5,526
MT Girls 0 #142 10 3,773
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
Canada Girls 2024 #165 124 2,795
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
United States Girls 2024 #275 999 8,487
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
Canada Boys 1999 #295 5 1,886
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #352 8 8,829
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
France Girls 2021 #387 19 3,185
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
CR Girls 0 #435 98 11,342
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
RU Girls 0 #475 24 11,913
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
AE Girls 0 #539 15 20,968
PS Girls 0 #540 8 10,981
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
SG Girls 0 #569 18 18,916
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
HK Girls 0 #604 12 16,104
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #639 7 11,648
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
IT 0 #693 22 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #728 11 3,895
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
NG Girls 0 #763 24 15,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #826 13 4,949
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2019 #887 5 7,235
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
NL Girls 0 #929 27 5,933
PE Girls 0 #929 15 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #970 14 5,561
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #986 7 12,708
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,091 51 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,166 13 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,170 14 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,175 8 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,366 81 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,595 20 28,008

Brooke is popular in 65 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Ireland
United States
France

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People also ask about Brooke

Brooke is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Brooke is a one syllable name, pronounced /brʊk/ (brook).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Brook, Brooks, Brookes and Brookie.
Across languages, Brooke has these equivalents: Avon (Welsh, 'river'), Rio (Spanish, 'river'), Arroyo (Spanish, 'stream' — often a surname).
Yes, very popular — Brooke ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Brooke ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 9 notable people named Brooke are in our database, including Brooke Adams (Actor), Brooke Burns (Actor), Brooke Hogan (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Brooke for their child, including Jack Palance.