Holding steady.
Popularity of Brookes since 1979
Babies named Brookes per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 | 6 |
| 1980s | 37 | 55 |
| 1990s | 0 | 23 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Brookes is a rare English given name that emerged in the late 20th century, with its first recorded use in 1979. It saw a modest peak in 1982 but has remained extremely uncommon, not breaking into the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable since its early years, appearing only sporadically in Social Security data. As a topographic surname, Brookes evokes natural imagery of streams and countryside, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive nature-inspired name.
Brookes is an English surname derived from the Old English word "brōc," meaning "brook" or "stream." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a brook, or a habitational name from various places named Brook. As a given name, it gained rare use in the late 20th century, often as a variant of Brooks.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Brooks
Sibling names for Brookes
Names that share Brookes's style, for a brother or sister.
