The name Brooks is a girl's name meaning "of the brook".

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A fresh and gender-neutral take on Gen Z favorite Brooke, Brooks is a stylish and sleek choice. Currently in the US Top 100 for boys, Brooks is also given to 70 girls each year. A small number at the moment, but, with Harper, Avery, Emerson and Marlowe trending upwards, that number could increase in coming years. 
 
If you like the wordy, surname style of Brooks, you could also consider Bridgers, Baylor, Rivers, Truett, Rayne or Lark.

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The name Brooks peaked for girls at #1837 in 1980. The name is most popular in BROOKS, BROOKS, and BROOKS. Brooks is also used for boys, ranking #64 in 2025.

The name Brooks is a boy's name of English origin meaning "of the brook".

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A nature name, a word name, and a surname name, Brooks has plenty of cool factor. It gives off cowboy vibes and a sporty feel, while also maintaining a smart, collected image. 
Used occasionally as a given name throughout the 20th century, Brooks gained serious attention during the 2010’s. Following fast on the heels of stylish Kai and classic Jack, Brooks is now in the US Top 100. 
Derived from the English surname Brook, meaning "one who lives near the steam", Brooks could appeal to anyone who wants an outdoorsy <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/756/best-nature-names-for-boys"> name connected to nature</a> and to those enjoy the sleek, smart trend of <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/358/surname-baby-names">surnames as first names.</a> 
While it might feel very contemporary, Brooks has made its mark on history. Brooks Calbert Robinson played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977 and is considered one of the greatest third basemen ever. Other notable namesakes include: Brooks Atkinson an influential theatre critic; Brooks Betts, the guitarist of rock band "Mayday Parade";E. B White, the author of Charlotte’s Web, who was born Elwyn Brooks; and Brooks Harris, a physicist. 
With a more masculine slant than Brooke or Brooklyn, Brooks is given to over 4000 boys each year. It could be set to rise higher in the charts over the coming years, so if you enjoy the cool, surname-y style, you could also consider Boone, Wilder, Mack, Adair, Boyd, and Briggs as less popular alternatives.

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The name Brooks is currently ranked #64 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #64 in 2025. The name is most popular in BROOKS, BROOKS, and BROOKS. Brooks is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	—	0	0
2015	#4,316	33	18.5
2016	#4,548	31	17.5
2017	—	0	0
2018	#3,510	44	25.9
2019	#3,404	46	27.4
2020	#2,444	71	43.9
2021	#2,896	58	35.3
2022	#2,560	69	42.1
2023	#2,287	80	49.9
2024	#2,770	61	37.6
2025	#2,126	88	54.8

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