Girl name guide

Brooklyn name meaning, origin and style

Brooklyn is a Dutch and English place name name commonly associated with broken land.

Origin

Dutch and English place name

Meaning

broken land

Say it

BRUK-lin

Choosing Brooklyn

A considered dutch and english place name choice with a clear sound and a distinct identity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.