Brooklyn
BRUK-lin /ˈbrʊk.lɪn/
Meaning of Brooklyn
Brooklyn is one of New York City's five boroughs, named for the Dutch town of Breukelen in Utrecht — from breuk ('marshy ground'). The first-name use jumped sharply in 1999 when David and Victoria Beckham named their son Brooklyn, after which the name spread to girls in the US where it has settled as predominantly female.
Current popularity of Brooklyn
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #49 |
Notable bearers of Brooklyn
Brooklyn Beckham (model/photographer, b. 1999); Brooklyn, New York City.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31