Will my child share the name Brooklyn with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Brooklyn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Brooklyn in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Brooklyn becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Brooklyn has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 393 places in the last five years. Its peak was #428 in 2015. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Brooklyn popular in the US as well as the UK?

Brooklyn is more popular in the US (#108) than in the UK (#952). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Brooklyn a popular baby name in the United States?

Brooklyn appears in the US top 500 at #108 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #952

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a distinctive choice, ranked #952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Brooklyn in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#952

US Rank #108

About the Name Brooklyn

Brooklyn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 393 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #428 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Brooklyn is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #108, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.