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Brooklyn

male

Meaning

"Marsh Stream"

Brooklyn is a place-derived name from a New York borough, ultimately reflecting Dutch and English geographic elements.

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Popularity History of Brooklyn

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2282Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2282

Brooklyn was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-36

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Brooklyn Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Brooklyn.

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Brooke
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Baby Name Lists That Include Brooklyn

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Brooklyn, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

14 linked lists

Famous Brooklyns

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    Brooklyn Beckham
    Celebrity child of David and Victoria Beckham
  • B
    Brooklyn (place)
    The most populous borough of New York City, a cultural center

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Dutch
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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