Brooks
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Brooks
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.
Brooks for boys#64 US
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 name connected to nature and to those enjoy the sleek, smart trend of surnames as first names.
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.
Brooks for girls#2126 US
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.
Pronounced BROOKS.
As of October 2026, Brooks ranked #64 in US births in 2025 SSA, Nameberry popularity #171.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #247 | 1,520 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #233 | 1,652 | #4,316 | 33 |
| 2016 | #233 | 1,671 | #4,548 | 31 |
| 2017 | #204 | 1,934 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #161 | 2,379 | #3,510 | 44 |
| 2019 | #109 | 3,508 | #3,404 | 46 |
| 2020 | #92 | 3,870 | #2,444 | 71 |
| 2021 | #78 | 4,442 | #2,896 | 58 |
| 2022 | #76 | 4,347 | #2,560 | 69 |
| 2023 | #73 | 4,483 | #2,287 | 80 |
| 2024 | #67 | 4,793 | #2,770 | 61 |
| 2025 | #64 | 4,877 | #2,126 | 88 |
World rankings
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Famous Brookss
- Brooks Calbert RobinsonBoy
American baseball player
- Brooks WackermanBoy
American drummer of metal band "Avenged Sevenfold"
- Brooks KoepkaBoy
American golfer
- (William) Brooks CliftBoy
twin brother of American actor Montgomery Clift
- Brooks ReedBoy
American football player
- (Richard) Brooks OrpikBoy
American hockey player
- Brooks BettsBoy
guitarist of American rock band Mayday Parade
- (Evan) Brooks LaichBoy
Canadian hockey player
- Brooks Patrick WheelanBoy
American actor/comedian
- Brooks Benedict (born Harold J. Mann)Boy
American actor
- (Anthony) Brooks FirestoneBoy
American businessman and politician
- BrooksBoy
stage name of Thijs Westbroek, Dutch DJ
- Brooks VarallaBoy
son of reality TV personality Allisyn Hardee Varalla ("Kim of Queens')
- Brooks ResnikoffBoy
son of YouTuber Meg Resnikoff of "whatsupmoms"
- Brooks Alan Stuber (b. 2012)Boy
son of model Molly Sims and Scott Stuber
- Brooks Walker Byington (b. 2016)Boy
son of American vloggers Cullen and Katie
- Brooks Hartman Brannen (b. 2016)Boy
son of reality TV personality Ashley Salter ("The Bachelor") and Austin Brannen
- Brooks RosserBoy
Singer, American Idol contestant on season 24
- Brooks NaiderGirl
actress and model
Brooks in pop culture
- Brooks HatlenBoy
a character in film "The Shawshank Redemption "
- Brooks WentworthBoy
character on TV's "Jessie"
- Brooks GleasonBoy
main character in 'The Witness', by Nora Roberts.