Brooke
Pronunciation: [ br-OOK ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brooke first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,695 babies have been named Brooke in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brooke is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,489 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,489
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Brooke
Brooke is a boy name .
Is Brooke a boy or girl name? Brooke is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,489 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #308. Brooke is more commonly used as a girl name.
Brooke is currently ranked #34,489 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brooke include Bro, Broo, Brooy, Brooie, Bry, Brie, and Brokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Brooke include Brooks, Brooklyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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