Brooks
Peaked at #67 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Brooks has been recorded 3% of the time for girls and 97% of the time for boys.
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Brooks — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1837
in 1980
Current rank
#2770
in 2024
Years tracked
81
1915–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1915, Brooks reached its peak popularity for girls in 1980, ranking #1837 nationally with 59 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #5049 (2014) to #2770 (2024) — a 45% improvement.
As of 2024, Brooks ranks #2770 nationally for girls, with 61 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,770 | 61 |
| 2023 | #2,287 | 80 |
| 2022 | #2,560 | 69 |
| 2021 | #2,896 | 58 |
| 2020 | #2,444 | 71 |
| 2019 | #3,404 | 46 |
| 2018 | #3,510 | 44 |
| 2017 | #6,863 | 17 |
Brooks — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#67
in 2024
Current rank
#67
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Brooks reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #67 nationally with 4,793 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #247 (2014) to #67 (2024) — a 73% improvement.
As of 2024, Brooks ranks #67 nationally for boys, with 4,793 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #67 | 4,793 |
| 2023 | #73 | 4,483 |
| 2022 | #76 | 4,347 |
| 2021 | #78 | 4,442 |
| 2020 | #92 | 3,870 |
| 2019 | #109 | 3,508 |
| 2018 | #161 | 2,379 |
| 2017 | #204 | 1,934 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Brooks most popular?
Brooks was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #67 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brooks becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Brooks?
At least 54,652 babies have been recorded with the name Brooks in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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