US births per decade — source: Social Security Administration
Brooke is predominantly a female name in the United States, reaching peak popularity in the 1970s. There are approximately 190,000 people named Brooke in the US today.
The name Brooke's root letters are BRK.
It’s the boisterous, bossy, bass tones of the letter B that bestow these names their characteristic stubbornness. The B’s belligerent effects are additionally enhanced by the resonating BR phoneme, which we unconsciously associate with the words: bright, brassy, brazen, brooding, braggart and break. And when the sharp letter K kicks in with its incisively cutting influences (as in kill, kidnap, knife, king, and knave), the overriding implications of the BRK names are those of an extroverted, forceful and dogged individual.
It’s the BRK’s unique combination of exuberance and patience that makes them eminently attractive, because for all their outward pushiness, they have an unmistakable magnetic charisma. This charm seems to extend to the animal kingdom as well, and Brookes are often found in the company of dogs, cats, and horses – pretty much anything with fur or feathers. Physical activity is the BRK’s refuge and their high metabolisms find release through competitive activities. They’re certainly talented on the playing field as well, with many school trophies collecting dust in the attic.
Put Brookes in a box and they will quickly destroy it. These are people who hate being labeled and who need to constantly recreate themselves. They will change their career paths several times in their working lives, partly from boredom, but mainly because they enjoy the challenges brought on by new people and environments. But Brookes run the danger of falling into a rut when the money is good (they have a particular fondness for material things) and will soullessly ply their trade in exchange for a high salary. They would do well to remind themselves that their inner happiness is ultimately more important than a BMW.
With a penchant for spice and variety, Brookes often have a tough time settling into meaningful relationships and tend to bounce around before finally putting down roots. And even when they do settle down, it’s rarely in the traditional white-picket-fence sense; these are marriages in the fast lane with exotic travel and frenzied socializing. With an almost religious belief that the truth will set you free, you can always count on getting the straight scoop from the BRK personalities. But in return, the Brookes will insist upon complete honesty from you, and would never dream of punishing someone who voluntarily fesses up to wrongdoing.
