gender neutral
Brooklyn
broken land
About Brooklyn
Geographic names have surged in popularity, and this one brings urban sophistication with a side of unexpected charm. Brooklyn breaks traditional naming conventions by borrowing from place nomenclature, creating a name that feels both cosmopolitan and accessible. The three-syllable rhythm provides substantial weight while maintaining easy pronunciation. Parents choosing Brooklyn often appreciate its association with creativity, diversity, and cultural vibrancy—qualities the famous borough embodies. The name works across various contexts, from artistic environments to professional settings, showing remarkable adaptability. Consider how Brooklyn flows with your surname, as longer place names sometimes need careful pairing. It offers built-in nickname potential while standing strong on its own. This choice signals parents willing to think outside conventional boundaries while still selecting something widely recognized and accepted.
Popularity of the Name Brooklyn
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | #507 | ||
| 2000 | #299 | #270 | #251 |
| 2001 | #302 | #141 | #256 |
| 2002 | #284 | #211 | #295 |
| 2003 | #274 | #133 | #277 |
| 2004 | #286 | #100 | #302 |
| 2005 | #298 | #88 | #349 |
| 2006 | #256 | #88 | #295 |
| 2007 | #232 | #101 | #255 |
| 2008 | #225 | #88 | #256 |
| 2009 | #257 | #97 | #340 |
| 2010 | #256 | #80 | #302 |
| 2011 | #285 | #116 | #343 |
| 2012 | #305 | #111 | #325 |
| 2013 | #313 | #123 | #424 |
| 2014 | #399 | #193 | #327 |
| 2015 | #355 | #206 | #265 |
| 2016 | #330 | #125 | #355 |
| 2017 | #338 | #118 | #307 |
| 2018 | #367 | #136 | #452 |
| 2019 | #472 | #193 | #303 |
| 2020 | #495 | #154 | #537 |
| 2021 | #553 | #205 | #407 |
| 2022 | #566 | #257 | #767 |
| 2023 | #741 | #225 | #636 |
| 2024 | #623 | #210 | #569 |
| 2025 | #799 | #261 | #561 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Brooklyn
Names Similar to Brooklyn
Nicknames for Brooklyn
- Brook
- Lyn
- Brookie
Famous People Named Brooklyn
| Brooklyn Beckham | son of David and Victoria Beckham |
| Brooklyn Decker | American model and actress |
| Brooklyn Sudano | American actress and singer |
| Brooklyn McLinn | American football player |
| Brooklyn Nets | Professional basketball team |
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine | TV show character |
| Brooklyn Shuck | American actress |
| Brooklyn Proulx | Canadian actress |
| Brooklyn Moors | Canadian artistic gymnast |
| Brooklyn Roberts | Australian rugby player |
| Brooklyn Silzer | American child actress |
| Brooklyn Holcomb | American football player |
| Brooklyn Nelson | American child actress |
| Brooklyn Cyclones | Minor league baseball team |
| Brooklyn Russell | American actor |
| Brooklyn Dodgers | Historical baseball team |
| Brooklyn Pope | American basketball player |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | Performing arts venue |
| Brooklyn McDavid | Canadian basketball player |
| Brooklyn Jai | Australian singer |
Characters Named Brooklyn
| Brooklyn Holt | Character from the novel "Brooklyn, Burning" by Steve Brezenoff |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Logan | Character from the TV show "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Brooklyn "Brooklyn" Carpenter | Character from the TV show "Hawthorne" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Lynn Ashton | Character from the soap opera "General Hospital" |
| Brooklyn "Brooks" Hatlen | Character from the film "The Shawshank Redemption" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Soso | Character from the TV show "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Alexander | Character from the novel "Where She Went" by Gayle Forman |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Haden | Character from the novel "Something Like Normal" by Trish Doller |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Reynolds | Character from the TV show "Melissa & Joey" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Davis | Character from the novel "The Fall" by Bethany Griffin |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Sinclair | Character from the TV show "The O.C" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Fielding | Character from the TV show "Little House on the Prairie" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Hargrove | Character from the TV show "The Umbrella Academy" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Montrose | Character from the TV show "Switched at Birth" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Harper | Character from the TV show "Zoo" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Hathaway | Character from the novel "The Mistress of Nothing" by Kate Pullinger |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Myers | Character from the TV show "McLeod's Daughters" |