Rising since 2005, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Broox since 2004
Babies named Broox per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Broox is a modern variant of the surname and given name Brooks, first recorded in the U.S. in 2004. It has seen a steady rise in usage since 2005, reflecting the trend of replacing traditional endings with an 'x' for a contemporary feel. Its peak year was 2014, and in 2025 it ranked 12,008, with an estimated 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. Despite its low overall rank, Broox has gained a modest following among parents seeking a unique twist on an established name. The name has not reached high enough usage to be recorded in any top state rankings.
Broox is a modern respelling of Brooks, which originated as an English surname denoting someone who lived near a stream. The surname Brooks is derived from Old English 'brōc' meaning 'brook' or 'stream'. As a given name, Brooks gained popularity in the late 20th century, and the variant Broox emerged in the early 2000s, likely influenced by the trend of replacing 'ks' with 'x' for a distinctive look.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Brooks, Brookx, Brooxe
Sibling names for Broox
Names that share Broox's style, for a brother or sister.
