Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Brooke.
National Rank (2025)
#313
All-Time Peak Rank
#43 (2003)
Total U.S. Births
198,491
Unisex Distribution1.0% Boy / 99.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Brooke Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Brooke
According to SSA data, Brooke achieved its highest historical rank of #43 in 2003. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1996 with 6,724 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 54.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 88 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Brooke scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-54.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,724Births in 1996
Years in Top 100
31yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
88Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:29
1940s:408
1950s:750
1960s:2,058
1970s:14,512
1980s:34,977
1990s:60,630
2000s:54,686
2010s:23,808
2020s:6,633
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBrooke
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.
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