Broken land or small stream
A modern spelling variant of Brooklyn, which originally referred to the Dutch town of Breukelen, meaning 'broken land.' It is also frequently interpreted as a combination of the English word 'brook' (small stream) and the popular suffix 'lyn.'
About 11 girls were named Brooklin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Brooklin — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
