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Updated August 7, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • German: Small stream; water 

What Does Brooklynn Mean and Stand For? 

The name Brooklynn means "small stream" and is of German origin. It is an Americanized combination of the names Brook and Lyn, and is often a reference to the city in New York. 

 

Syllables: 2

How Popular Is The Name Brooklynn

What Does the Name Brooklynn Mean? 

Brooklynn is a gender-neutral name of German origin, meaning "small stream." It is also a place name, referring to Brooklyn in New York. 

Brooklynn is a modern, trendy variation of the name Brooklyn.

How Popular is the Name Brooklynn? 

Brooklynn is the #314 most popular girls' name in the U.S., according to 2021 Social Security Administration data. It does not rank in the top 1,000 as a boys' name. Brooklynn has been a relatively popular name in the 21st century, reaching a peak of #129 in 2011.

The more traditional spelling of Brooklyn ranks #63 for 2021. 

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Brooklyn was at its peak popularity in January 2018. 

Popularity of the Name Brooklynn in the United States

Brooklynn was searched for most often in the following states: 

  • North Dakota 
  • West Virginia
  • Oklahoma
  • Minnesota
  • Utah 

Famous People Named Brooklynn and Brooklynn in Pop Culture 

Famous Brooklynn's include the actresses Brooklynn Prince, Brooklynn Proulx, and Brooklynn Pulver. 

Variations and Nicknames for Brooklynn

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