Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Brooks.
National Rank (2025)
#64
All-Time Peak Rank
#64 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
57,946
Unisex Distribution97.2% Boy / 2.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Brooks Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Brooks
According to SSA data, Brooks achieved its highest historical rank of #64 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 4,877 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 195.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 132 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Brooks scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+195.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,877Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
6yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
132Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:53
1890s:83
1900s:129
1910s:487
1920s:645
1930s:545
1940s:701
1950s:980
1960s:1,116
1970s:1,392
1980s:2,824
1990s:2,374
2000s:3,528
2010s:16,254
2020s:26,835
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBrooks
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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