UK boy's name
Brooklin
A feminine name derived from the word "brook", meaning a small stream or creek.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Brooklin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Brooklin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Brooklin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Brooklin ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Brooklin.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Brooklin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Brooklin mean?
The given name Brooklin is an English name that originated in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the words "brook" and "lin", with "brook" referring to a small stream or creek, and "lin" being a diminutive suffix derived from the Old English "lind", meaning "lime tree". The name is thought to have first gained popularity in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada.
While the name Brooklin does not have any known historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been inspired by the name of various locations, such as the borough of Brooklyn in New York City or the town of Brooklin in Ontario, Canada. The name's association with natural elements like streams and trees gives it a serene and nature-inspired quality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brooklin being used as a given name dates back to the late 1970s or early 1980s. However, it did not gain widespread popularity until the 1990s and early 2000s, when it became a fashionable choice for baby names, particularly among parents seeking unique and nature-inspired names for their children.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the first name Brooklin, including:
1. Brooklin Bryant (born 1983), an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA. 2. Brooklin George (born 1987), a Canadian actress known for her roles in television series such as "Degrassi: The Next Generation" and "The Girlfriend Experience". 3. Brooklin Burgess (born 1990), an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on the reality competition show "American Idol". 4. Brooklin Redd (born 1995), an American actress best known for her role in the film "The Hate U Give". 5. Brooklin Jones (born 2002), a Canadian child actor who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Anne with an E" and "The Twilight Zone".
While the name Brooklin has seen a surge in popularity in recent decades, it remains a relatively uncommon and distinctive choice, often associated with a love for nature and a desire for unique and meaningful names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Brooklin over time
The chart below shows babies named Brooklin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Brooklin, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brooklin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Brooklin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4076 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Brooklin
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Brooklin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Brooklin in the UK right now?
In 2015, Brooklin was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Brooklin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Brooklin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Brooklin?
A feminine name derived from the word "brook", meaning a small stream or creek.
How many people are called Brooklin in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Brooklin across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.