Of the brook
Originally an English surname, Brooks denotes someone who lived near a small stream or brook. It transitioned from a topographic surname to a popular given name, reflecting a broader trend of using nature-inspired surnames for boys.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional golfer and multiple major champion
Hall of Fame baseball third baseman
The elderly librarian at Shawshank State Penitentiary · The Shawshank Redemption
Professional ice hockey player
Tony Award-nominated stage actor
