Brooks
Boy name · 61 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Brooks: 61 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 18 births in 2024.
Brooks began as an English surname, derived from the Old English *brōc* meaning "a small stream" or "brook," originally used to describe someone who lived near such a waterway. Notable bearers include American actor and comedian **Mel Brooks**, master of spoof films like *Blazing Saddles*, and **Garth Brooks**, the best-selling solo artist in US history whose country music career brought the name into the spotlight. Geographically, the name shares roots with places like Brookline, Massachusetts, and various Brooks settlements across Scotland and England, all referencing small streams. Though historically a surname, Brooks has gained traction as a first name in Scotland in recent decades, likely influenced by American trends, and remains more common for boys than girls.
Boy 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202418 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #25316 babies
- Total births
- 61since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 124%vs prior 5y