The baby name Brooklyn is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrʊk.lɪn/ (BROOK-lin).
Brooklyn is English in Origin.
The baby name Brooklyn is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbrʊk.lɪn/ (BROOK-lin).
Brooklyn is English in Origin.
Brooklyn is a modern English given name taken from the New York City borough, itself named for the Dutch town Breukelen. The Dutch toponym likely relates either to breuk “break” or broek “marsh,” plus a locative suffix, yielding senses such as “broken land” or “marshland.” English-speaking parents also read it as a blend of Brooke and Lynn, though that folk etymology is separate from the place-name’s roots.
As a given name, Brooklyn entered U.S. use in the late 20th century, surging in the 1990s–2000s amid the place-name trend; it became a Top 50 choice for girls and remains broadly familiar. It has always been unisex but skews feminine in North America, with some visibility for boys heightened by David and Victoria Beckham’s son, born in 1999. Common variants include Brooklynn, Brookelyn, Brooklynne, and Brooklin; related options are Brook/Brooke and Lynn. Nicknames range from Brook/Brooke and Brookie to Lyn and Lynnie.
| Brooklyn Decker Brooklyn Decker is an American actor best known for her role in the film 'Just Go with It' alongside Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. She has also appeared in 'Battleship' and the TV series 'Grace and Frankie'. Before acting, she gained fame as a model, notably appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. | Brooklyn Beckham Brooklyn Beckham is best known as the eldest son of football star David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham. He has pursued a career in photography and has also dabbled in acting. Brooklyn has appeared in the film 'Metanoia' and has gained attention for his work behind the camera. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | Beckham | Victoria Beckham | singer | ★★★★★ | David Beckham | model | ★★★★★ |
| Brooklyn | Sudano | Donna Summer | singer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| New Zealand | Girls | 2009 | #58 | 49 | 96 |
| New Zealand | Boys | 2010 | #64 | 64 | 99 |
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| AL | 0 | #76 | 1 | 2,372 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #107 | 2,487 | 8,487 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #115 | 204 | 2,795 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #149 | 3 | 4,216 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #152 | 3 | 4,685 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2020 | #179 | 2 | 1,663 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #181 | 2 | 1,509 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #232 | 3 | 5,842 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #248 | 6 | 6,830 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #275 | 4 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #287 | 3 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #295 | 2 | 6,578 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #298 | 9 | 2,588 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #327 | 5 | 9,639 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #335 | 3 | 6,973 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #336 | 10 | 8,138 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #382 | 6 | 2,865 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #387 | 19 | 3,185 |
| YE | 0 | #397 | 2 | 8,639 | |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #502 | 4 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #521 | 6 | 12,621 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #557 | 4 | 11,671 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #558 | 4 | 10,655 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #565 | 9 | 11,342 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #570 | 6 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #693 | 8 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #820 | 7 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #831 | 62 | 7,044 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #897 | 24 | 15,656 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #919 | 12 | 5,610 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #922 | 5 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #927 | 25 | 16,906 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #940 | 16 | 5,933 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #942 | 11 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #942 | 10 | 5,873 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,027 | 7 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 76 | 25,928 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,098 | 14 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,105 | 74 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,194 | 6 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,228 | 7 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,246 | 9 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,261 | 7 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,428 | 19 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,685 | 7 | 28,008 |
Brooklyn is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:
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