Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Brooklynn
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Dutch· “from the New York borough”
- Meaning
- from the New York borough
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Dutch
- Pronunciation
- BROOK-lin
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #488
- US babies 2025
- 608
- Best rank
- #129 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Brooklynn
Brooklynn is an American (modern coinage) and Dutch name that is usually said to mean “from the New York borough”.
Brooklynn is a variant of Brooklyn, the New York City borough. The borough's name comes from the Dutch town of Breukelen, a place name that may refer to marshy land; the settlement was founded when New York was the Dutch colony of New Netherland. As a first name, Brooklyn rose sharply in the early twenty-first century, and the double n spelling reflects the popular -lynn ending seen in many modern girls' names. It feels urban, energetic and friendly. Brook or Brooke works as a nickname, adding a gentle nature feel.
Popularity over time
Brooklynn first appears in US Social Security records in 1975. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #129 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,412 babies. In 2025, 608 babies were named Brooklynn, and it ranked #488 nationally. That is 68% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,166 in 1980, #517 in 2000, #142 in 2010, and #488 in 2025. Of the 38,132 US girls named Brooklynn since records began, 49% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 11,489 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Reese, Aliyah, Izabella, Makenzie, and Kendall.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Brooklynn ranked highest in New Hampshire, Delaware, and Nebraska.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | #178 | 7 |
| Delaware | #178 | 5 |
| Nebraska | #186 | 12 |
| West Virginia | #207 | 8 |
| Missouri | #241 | 26 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Brooklynn is usually pronounced BROOK-lin, with two syllables. It has nine letters, starts with B and ends in “-nn”.
Middle names for Brooklynn
A few middle names that flow with Brooklynn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Brooklynn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brooklynn mean?
Brooklynn is an American (modern coinage) and Dutch name that is usually said to mean “from the New York borough”.
What is the origin of the name Brooklynn?
Brooklynn has modern American and Dutch roots. Brooklynn is a variant of Brooklyn, the New York City borough.
Is Brooklynn a popular name?
Yes. Brooklynn ranked #488 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Brooklynn a boy or girl name?
Brooklynn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Brooklynn?
Brooklynn is usually pronounced BROOK-lin. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings