Marshland or broken land; also refers to the New York borough.
A modern elaboration of Brooklyn, combining the Dutch-origin place name with the popular 'lynn' suffix. It originally stems from the Dutch town of Breukelen, meaning 'broken land' or 'marshland'. In a modern American context, it is often chosen to honor the New York City borough or for its stylish, rhythmic sound.
About 608 girls were named Brooklynn in 2025.
American child actress known for The Florida Project
Canadian actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Brooklynn — far less common.
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