Brooks is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2444 in 2020 with 71 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 88 births ranking #2126. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 610.0%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 22,754 girls born was named Brooks. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Brooks is an English surname-style name linked with brooks or streams. It feels crisp and current, while still carrying a natural landscape meaning.
The name came into first-name use through the popularity of short, polished surnames. It fits neatly with modern choices that sound refined but still outdoorsy.