Brooklyn

Meaning of Brooklyn

From the Dutch city "Breukelen," meaning "broken land."

Brooklyn has Dutch roots — browse every Dutch baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brooklyn

Brooklyn has held fairly steady, sitting around #118 in 2025 after peaking at #21 in 2011.

Notable people named Brooklyn

• Brooklyn Decker
  American model and actress
• Brooklyn Sudano
  American actress and singer
• Brooklyn Proulx
  Canadian actress
• Brooklyn McLinn
  American actress
• Brooklyn Haley
  American country singer

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Questions about the name Brooklyn

What does the name Brooklyn mean?

Brooklyn means from the dutch city "breukelen," meaning "broken land.", and it comes from Dutch origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Brooklyn?

In 2025, Brooklyn ranked #118 for girls, down from #108 the year before.

When was Brooklyn most popular?

Brooklyn peaked at #21 in 2011.