Brooke

Meaning of Brooke

It means 'from the brook' or 'by the stream,' referring to someone who lived near a small flowing body of water.

Brooke has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brooke

Brooke has held fairly steady, sitting around #313 in 2025 after peaking at #43 in 2003.

Notable people named Brooke

• Brooke Shields
  Iconic actress, model, author
• Brooke Burke
  TV host, model, dancer
• Brooke Hogan
  Reality TV star, singer
• Brooke D'Orsay
  Actress (Royal Pains)
• Brooke Fraser
  New Zealand singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Brooke

What does the name Brooke mean?

Brooke means it means 'from the brook' or 'by the stream,' referring to someone who lived near a small flowing body of water, and it comes from English origins.

Is Brooke a boy's or a girl's name?

Brooke is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Brooke?

In 2025, Brooke ranked #313 for girls, down from #308 the year before.

When was Brooke most popular?

Brooke peaked at #43 in 2003.