Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Brooklyn.
National Rank (2025)
#118
All-Time Peak Rank
#21 (2011)
Total U.S. Births
125,197
Unisex Distribution1.5% Boy / 98.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Brooklyn Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Brooklyn
According to SSA data, Brooklyn achieved its highest historical rank of #21 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2011 with 7,178 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 63.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 54 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Brooklyn scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-63.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,178Births in 2011
Years in Top 100
19yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
54Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:147
1980s:898
1990s:8,488
2000s:36,869
2010s:60,337
2020s:18,458
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBro-olyn
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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