Brooklyn: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Brooklyn is of English origin and is derived from a surname that referred to someone who lived near a brook, or stream. The name Brooklyn is also associated with the borough of New York City, which was named after the Dutch village of Breukelen. In recent years, the name has become popular as a given name for both boys and girls. It is often seen as a modern and trendy choice.

The name Brooklyn originated as a place name in the United States. It derives from the Dutch name Breukelen, which was the name of a village in the Netherlands. The Dutch settlers who arrived in the early 17th century named the settlement in present-day New York after their homeland village. Over time, the name Breukelen morphed into Brooklyn.

The popularity of the name Brooklyn has been steadily increasing in the United States over the past few decades. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the name Brooklyn entered the top 1,000 names for girls in 1990 and has been climbing in popularity ever since. It reached its peak in 2007 when it was ranked 28th and has remained within the top 100 names for girls. As of 2020, Brooklyn was ranked 58th in popularity among girls' names in the United States.

1. Brooks
2. Brooke
3. Brooklynn
4. Brook
5. Brookie
6. Brookee
7. Brooklin
8. Brookelyn
9. Brooklyne
10. Brooklyna

1. BK
2. The Borough of Kings
3. BKNY
4. Kings County
5. B-Rock
6. The BKLYN
7. Bed-Stuy
8. BoCo
9. BK Heights
10. BK Navy Yard

1. Brooklyn Beckham - English model and photographer, son of David and Victoria Beckham
2. Brooklyn Decker - American model and actress
3. Brooklyn Sudano - American actress and singer, daughter of singer Donna Summer
4. Brooklyn Nine-Nine - fictional character from the TV show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" portrayed by Andy Samberg
5. Brooklyn McLinn - American football player
6. Brooklyn Nets - professional basketball team based in Brooklyn, New York
7. Brooklyn Elbert - American actress, known for her role in the TV show "Suburgatory"
8. Brooklyn Silzer - American child actress, known for her role in the TV show "General Hospital"