Brookelynn
About Brookelynn
Brookelynn is a feminine name representing an elaborate variant of Brooklyn. This compound name combines elements of Brooke (meaning 'small stream') and Lynn (from the Welsh element 'llyn' meaning 'lake' or an English surname element). The distinctive spelling with doubled letters adds a personalized touch to the increasingly popular Brooklyn. This elaboration emerged during the trend of creating unique spellings for names in the early 21st century. Brookelynn gained some usage in the United States following the rise of Brooklyn as a given name, which itself grew in popularity partly due to the famous New York City borough. The name conveys a contemporary, American quality while maintaining connections to nature through its water-related etymology. The multi-syllabic flow gives Brookelynn a melodious quality that many parents find appealing.
Pronounced BROOK-uh-lin.
As of October 2026, Brookelynn ranked #5438 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1087 in 2008.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,447 | 157 | 87.9 |
| 2015 | #1,782 | 117 | 65.5 |
| 2016 | #2,034 | 97 | 54.7 |
| 2017 | #2,407 | 75 | 43.4 |
| 2018 | #2,113 | 90 | 52.9 |
| 2019 | #2,656 | 65 | 38.7 |
| 2020 | #2,755 | 60 | 37.1 |
| 2021 | #3,746 | 40 | 24.4 |
| 2022 | #3,608 | 43 | 26.2 |
| 2023 | #3,712 | 41 | 25.6 |
| 2024 | #4,041 | 36 | 22.2 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |