Stable DeclineGradual decline from 2011#118 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2011
Peak births
7,178
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
1972Peak 20112025
Quick answers about Brooklyn
How many people are named Brooklyn?
An estimated 124,032 living Americans are named Brooklyn.
How rare is Brooklyn?
Brooklyn is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,300 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 68% from its 2011 peak. It was the #118 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Brooklyn?
The median age of a living American named Brooklyn is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 19 years old.
Is Brooklyn still popular?
Somewhat. Brooklyn has been declining since its 2011 peak and registered 2,300 births in 2025.
Peak year
2011
Decline from peak
68%
2025
2,300
All-time
125,197
Diaspora map
Brooklyn broke out in Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Utah (1992) and became over-represented in 33 states over 28 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Utah, 1992 · over-represented in 33 states over 28 years
