Brooklyn
boy name#3181 in 2025Brooklyn entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #1409 in 2009, ranks #3181 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
#3181
rank today
#1409
peak (2009)
37
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6056 |
| 1980s | #5831 |
| 1990s | #5019 |
| 2000s | #2357 |
| 2010s | #2031 |
| 2020s | #2506 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Brooklyn has been most popular in CA, NY, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Brooklyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brooklyn alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brooklyn in 2025?
- Brooklyn ranks #3181 among US boy names in 2025, with 37 babies given the name.
- When was the name Brooklyn most popular?
- Brooklyn peaked in 2009, reaching #1409 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brooklyn with classmates?
- Brooklyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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