Brookes
boy nameBrookes entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #2709 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#2709
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5355 |
| 1980s | #4579 |
| 1990s | #8236 |
| 2010s | #9756 |
| 2020s | #11361 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Brookes are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brookes alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brookes in 2025?
- Brookes is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Brookes most popular?
- Brookes peaked in 1982, reaching #2709 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brookes with classmates?
- Brookes will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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