Brooke
Meaning: Small stream, brook
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #84
Total births: 6,849
History: Brooke surged in the 1990s in Australia. Brooke represents the Australian love of nature-inspired names — a brook is a small stream, and in a dry continent, water names carry special significance. The name also has a glamorous, sporty Australian energy.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2008) | #83 |
| Babies named Brooke in 2008 | 93 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 6,849 |
| Peak year | 1998 (305 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #14 |
| Years in records | 1974–2008 (34 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 48 spots |
Frequently asked about Brooke
What does the name Brooke mean?
Brooke means “Small stream, brook” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Brooke?
Brooke has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Small stream, brook”.
How popular is Brooke in Australia?
Brooke ranked #83 in Australia in 2008 — given to 93 babies that year.
When was Brooke most popular?
Brooke peaked in 1998 with 305 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Brooke a boy or girl name?
Brooke is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Brookes in registered births are female.
Is the name Brooke rising or falling in popularity?
Brooke has fallen 48 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #35 in 2003 to #83 in 2008.
How long has Brooke been recorded in Australia?
Brooke appears in birth records in Australia across 34 years — from 1974 through 2008.