How Many People Are Named Brook?
Complete statistics for the name Brook: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brook means stream in Old English and it's very rare, with only 13,267 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 24,873 Americans. The majority of Brook's are around 38 years old, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1980.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 13,973 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brook Through the Generations
Over the decades, Brook has seen its fair share of ups and downs. In 1980, it reached its peak with 496 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are 13,267 people named Brook living in the US, with 32% under 30, 61% aged 30-60, and 7% over 60. This distribution suggests that while Brook isn't as trendy as it once was, it still holds a special place among those who were born during its heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Brook
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brook's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Brook
How Many People Have the Name Brook?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,025 people in the United States currently share the name Brook. That works out to roughly 1 in every 82,348 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Brook a Common or Rare Name?
Brook is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Brook Mean?
Brook means "stream" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brook in SSA data, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.
When Was Brook Most Popular?
The name Brook reached peak popularity in 1980, with 496 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Brook?
Approximately 4,025 people named Brook live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,025. That works out to roughly 1 in 82,348 Americans.
Is Brook a rare name?
Brook is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 82,348 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brook mean?
Brook means "stream" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Brook more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 22% of people named Brook are male and 78% are female.
When was Brook most popular?
Brook peaked in 1980 with 496 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.