Brooklyn
b-rookl-yn,
bro(ok)-lyn
US Popularity:191
Origin:German
Meaning:Small stream; Land by the brook; Broken land; Marsh land
Brooklyn is a renowned place name of gender-neutral persuasion with German, Dutch, and British origins. Largely associated with the NYC borough's eclectic vibes and creative diversity, Brooklyn finds its true roots in the Dutch town of Breukelen. In its original form, the name means "broken land," yet Brooklyn's English spelling best associates it with "small stream" or "land by the brook." It's a fitting meaning for this globally recognized title, conjuring images of the hip waterside neighborhood. Home to trends, artists, and down-to-earth dreamers, it's a wonderful base for baby to find inspiration at every phase of their life.
Brooklyn Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Brooklyn is currently #693 on The Bump
Boy:Brooklyn is currently #504 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Brooklyn is currently #396 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Brooklyn is currently #191 in U.S. births
Boy:Brooklyn is currently #5680 in U.S. births
Girl:Brooklyn is currently #190 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#190
in 2022
- 19
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Brooklyn Family History
Ancestry, Brookland
Online Etymology Dictionary, Brooklyn, October 2022
WordSense, Brooklyn
WordSense, Breukelen
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