Brooklyn name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Dutch and English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Brooklyn brook-lin
Meaning: A Fresh Water Small Stream, Combination of Brook and Lynn and Broken Land
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What does Brooklyn mean?

The popular unisex name Brooklyn has its origin in English and Dutch which is used principally in English language, Brooklyn means "A Fresh Water Small Stream, Combination of Brook and Lynn or Broken Land".

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How do I pronounce Brooklyn?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Brooklyn is brook-lin. Some people pronounce it as b-rookl-yn or bro(ok)-lyn.

Variants of Brooklyn

Brookelyn

Nicknames for Brooklyn

If you are looking for a nickname for a baby named Brooklyn, There are plenty of choices

Names that rhyme with Brooklyn

How popular is the name Brooklyn?

Brooklyn was a very popular name in United States. Over 103509 babies have been named Brooklyn since 1972. At the peak of its usage in 2011, the moniker grabbed the 21st spot and 7160 baby girls were given the name.

However after 81 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 11 times In England and Wales, Brooklyn was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 3884 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 2008,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 44 years but it is still going strong.

Brooklyn is a familiar baby name in Queensland, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names.

Recently in 2016, 70 babies were given Brooklyn and it reached its peak ranking, 73 on girl names chart. There are over 469 babies that have been given the name Brooklyn in Queensland.

Brooklyn is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, although it has been in use since 1999 but could not make beyond the top 300. Over 292 people have been named Brooklyn in Ireland.

Also, it is among the top 2000 boy names in France. Over 292 babies in France have been named Brooklyn. Also, it appeared first time in 2001 on baby boy names list of Belgium.

Also, Brooklyn is a familiar name in Canada. At least, 100000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018215764474611
2017198871395168
2016205868345922
2015210566316291
2014206068266802
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Brooklyn in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands73446449
Finland017150
Sweden27231320
Norway2741320
Denmark40130

Numerological aspects of Brooklyn

You are easily adaptable to change but sometimes, you can get comfy in your misery and stay there for a while. Your bad habits and addictions block your way to success. You don't believe in rules and restrictions. You are that person who teaches others how to live life without much drama and walk their path with no one's help. You are an opportunist with an optimistic attitude. Give your head a break and keep an open mind. Things aren't always as they seem.

Other names similar to Brooklyn

  •  Ago is used particulary in Dutch, Ago means "Sword Tip or Sword". Its origin is in Old High German and Germanic is bestowed upon boys
  •  Ben - Unfading and Widely Accepted Ben is used particulary in Hebrew, Dutch and Hindi, Ben means "Son of Luck, Son of the Right Hand or Meadow with Coarse Grass". Its origin is in Hebrew and Arabic is bestowed upon both sexes. On baby boy names chart, well-known Ben managed to reach 448 in year 1989 in United States
  •  Brunhilde - Old High German name Brunhilde is a baby girl name, particulary used in Swedish and German, meaning of Brunhilde is "Breastplate or Brunni"
  •  Hendrika - Hendrika's meaning is House or Ruler is a baby girl name, prevalently used in Scandinavian, Swedish and Norwegian is of Frisian and Germanic origin
  •  Ard has its origin in Latin and Germanic, Ard means "Valley of the Eagle, Eagle Valley and Burning with Enthusiasm" used as a baby boy name is specifically used in Dutch. Ard is diminutive of Arden.
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Middle names for Brooklyn

These mainstream and atypical middle names flows beautifully with the baby name Brooklyn .

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Sibling Names for Brooklyn

If you're searching for the perfect name for your baby girl, Brooklyn is a great choice. It's trendy, sophisticated, and has a fun urban vibe to it. And if you're looking for sibling names to pair with Brooklyn, we've got some exciting options for you! Check out our list of 20 sibling names that go perfectly with Brooklyn.

Sister for Brooklyn

For a brother

Famous people named Brooklyn

  • Brooklyn Bounce, is one of several pseudonyms used by German trance producers Matthias Menck and Dennis Bohn
  • Brooklyn Sudano, American actress, singer, and dancer
  • Brooklyn Dreams, successful singing group of the late 1970s and early 1980s mixing R&B harmonies with contemporary dance/disco music and best
  • Brooklyn Decker, American model and actress best
  • Brooklyn Joleigh in Fuck My Mom and Me 18 as Actress
  • Brooklyn Jade in Lights, Camera, Distraction as
  • Brooklyn Shuck in Thou Wast Mild and Lovely as Actress
  • Brooklyn Night in Teen Fuck Holes 2 as Actress
  • Brooklyn Camm in Who's There as Actress
  • Brooklyn Bailey in Fly Girls as Actress
  • Brooklyn Freed in Epic Movie as Actress
  • Brooklynne James in A Jock Strap in Hell as Actress
  • Brooklynn Brokaw in Null and Binding as Actress
  • Brooklyn Rose in Dirty Cop 2: I Am a Pig as Actress
  • Brooklyn Carter is renowned for her acting in TV series Black GFs

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