Brooks
How to say it: BRUKS · /ˈbrʊks/
From the English surname Brooks, 'one who lives near a brook (stream)'. Old English 'broc'. Surname transferred to given name.
Brooks was the 74th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 4,877 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #34 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #74 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 4,877 |
| Share of births | 1 in 679 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #34 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through the 2020s brought Brooks to its best showing yet. Holding at its peak now, it looks set to keep rising over the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp edges with a breathy finish give Brooks a nature feel tied to water. Hayes makes a close stylistic match, and Brook works as a short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brooks is about 1 in 29.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Brooks
- Brooks Wackerman (born 1977)American drummer
- Brooks Koepka (born 1990)American professional golfer
- Brooks Orpik (born 1980)American ice hockey player
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Brooks Brothers, oldest American apparel brand, founded 1818.
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