Brooklyn
Girl / Boy name · 505 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Brooklyn: 505 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 20 births in 1999.
Brooklyn is a place name with Dutch origins, derived from Breuckelen, meaning either “broken land” or “marshland.” Though rooted in a village in the Netherlands, the name gained global recognition through the New York City borough, which was originally settled by Dutch colonists and named after that same town. Famous bearers include Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, and American model and actress Brooklyn Decker. The name entered the mainstream as a given name in the 1990s and has been used for both boys and girls, though in Scotland it leans slightly feminine. Its trendy, cosmopolitan feel makes it a modern choice with strong transatlantic ties.
Girl 29 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199920 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4297 babies
- Total births
- 311since 1993
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 40%vs prior 5y
Boy 23 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201717 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #4726 babies
- Total births
- 194since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 28%vs prior 5y