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Brooklyn: Meaning & Origin

Brooklyn is a girl name of Dutch origin meaning “Broken land”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 20% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

BROOK-lin

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

80/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 20% of popular names.

Nicknames

Brook

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

26%
38
2010
28
Current
#37
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Brooklyn Rose
  • Brooklyn Grace
  • Brooklyn Mae

Famous Namesakes

  • Brooklyn Beckham

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Brooklyn