Brooke Shear

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Brooke Shear — small stream
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Brooke Shear is a name that combines English origins. The first name Brooke is a feminine given name of English origin. The name Brooke is most commonly a female given name and less commonly a male given name, also used as a surname. Other forms include Brook. The name "Brooke" is of English origin. Notable people and characters with this name include: Brooke Abel (born 1988), American synchronized swimmer Brooke Ackerly, American political scientist and professor Brooke Addamo (born 1991), birth name of Owl Eyes, Australian recording artist Brooke Alexander (born 1963), American beauty queen and actress Brooke Alexx, American singer-songwriter Brooke Allison (born 1986), American singer Brooke Amber Williams (. The surname Shear: Barry Shear (1923–1979), American film director and producer Byron D. Shear (1869–1929), American politician Claudia Shear (born 1962), American actress and playwright Cornelius Lott Shear (1865–1956), American mycologist and plant pathologist David Shear (1896–1968), American businessperson and politician David B. Shear (born 1954), American diplomat Emmett Shear, American Internet entrepreneur Harold E. Brooke is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Brooke reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Brooke

Meaning: small stream

English

The name Brooke is most commonly a female given name and less commonly a male given name, also used as a surname. Other forms include Brook. The name "Brooke" is of English origin. Notable people and characters with this name include: Brooke Abel (born 1988), American synchronized swimmer Brooke Ackerly, American political scientist and professor Brooke Addamo (born 1991), birth name of Owl Eyes, Australian recording artist Brooke Alexander (born 1963), American beauty queen and actress Brooke Alexx, American singer-songwriter Brooke Allison (born 1986), American singer Brooke Amber Williams (.

Surname: Shear

English

Barry Shear (1923–1979), American film director and producer Byron D. Shear (1869–1929), American politician Claudia Shear (born 1962), American actress and playwright Cornelius Lott Shear (1865–1956), American mycologist and plant pathologist David Shear (1896–1968), American businessperson and politician David B. Shear (born 1954), American diplomat Emmett Shear, American Internet entrepreneur Harold E.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Brooke is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Brooke by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Brooke Shear

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Brooke Shear:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Brooke?
The first name Brooke originates from English. The name Brooke is most commonly a female given name and less commonly a male given name, also used as a surname. Other forms include Brook. The name "Brooke" is of English origin. Notable people and characters with this name include: Brooke Abel (born 1988), American synchronized swimmer Brooke Ackerly, American political scientist and professor Brooke Addamo (born 1991), birth name of Owl Eyes, Australian recording artist Brooke Alexander (born 1963), American beauty queen and actress Brooke Alexx, American singer-songwriter Brooke Allison (born 1986), American singer Brooke Amber Williams (.
When was Brooke most popular?
The name Brooke reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Shear?
The surname Shear originates from English. Barry Shear (1923–1979), American film director and producer Byron D. Shear (1869–1929), American politician Claudia Shear (born 1962), American actress and playwright Cornelius Lott Shear (1865–1956), American mycologist and plant pathologist David Shear (1896–1968), American businessperson and politician David B. Shear (born 1954), American diplomat Emmett Shear, American Internet entrepreneur Harold E.
How common is the surname Shear?
The surname Shear is shared by approximately 3K people worldwide.
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