Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Brooks
Rising
Gaining cultural share
#64 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
2025
Peak births
4,877
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1880Peak 20252025
Quick answers about Brooks
How many people are named Brooks?
An estimated 54,624 living Americans are named Brooks.
How rare is Brooks?
Brooks is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 4,877 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak. It was the #64 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Brooks?
The median age of a living American named Brooks is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 14 years old.
Is Brooks still popular?
Yes — Brooks is currently rising in popularity, with 4,877 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 4.2× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
4,877
All-time
57,946