Brooklyn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brooklyn Name at a Glance

Name	Brooklyn
Meaning	Water; stream.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Brooklyn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brooklyn means “Water; stream”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Brooklyn Name Origin

Our database records Brooklyn under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Brooklyn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Brooklyn is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Brooklyn

When considering Brooklyn for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.