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Brook
UnisexMeaning of Brook: English: 'dweller by the brook'
Brook is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3181st most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3181
47 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
14,021
First recorded 1915 · peak 1980
Trend
falling
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
24% boys · 76% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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