Brok
A boy's name of Norse origin with 272 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Brok (a town in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland)
Brok is a boy's baby name of Norse origin, from the Old Norse bróðir ('brother') or more likely from the Norse dwarf Brokkr — the masterful craftsman in Norse mythology who forged Thor's hammer Mjolnir and Odin's spear Gungnir. The name connects to the deep metallurgical tradition of Norse mythological dwarves who were the world's greatest smiths.
Brok is spare and strong — one syllable with mythological depth and the rugged directness characteristic of Norse names.
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Phonetically, Brok belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Norse naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Norse names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Brok’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Brok has 32+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 85 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 96 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 61 | — |
The Story of Brok
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1990, Brok is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Brok are most likely born between 1980 and 2000.
How rare is Brok?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Brok is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 1990s with 96 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Brok by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1980–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #12477 |
| 2015 | 6 | #10877 |
| 2012 | 8 | #8983 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11018 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12506 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8395 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9117 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9918 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12296 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6705 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5855 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5599 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10891 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9418 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7533 |
| 1999 | 7 | #7970 |
| 1998 | 6 | #8607 |
| 1997 | 11 | #5322 |
| 1996 | 5 | #9179 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4830 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2016