Brooklyn in Chinese
Brooklyn in Chinese is 布鲁克林 (Bù Lǔ Kè Lín).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- brook, stream
Brooklyn is a name of English origin, generally understood to mean "brook, stream". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1972 and peaked in 2011.
3 ways to write Brooklyn
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
布鲁克林
Bù Lǔ Kè Lín
The standard transliteration of Brooklyn: 布 (bù, "cloth; to proclaim"), 鲁 (lǔ, "honest, simple (phonetic 'ru/lu')"), 克 (kè, "to overcome; gram"), 林 (lín, "forest, woods"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 4 characters: 布 bù + 鲁 lǔ + 克 kè + 林 lín. The tone contour is 4-3-4-2 (falling, dipping, falling, rising).
Character breakdown
32 strokes total (simplified)- 布
bù
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
cloth; to proclaim
- 鲁
lǔ
Tone 3 · 12 strokes (simplified)
honest, simple (phonetic 'ru/lu')
- 克
kè
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to overcome; gram
- 林
lín
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
forest, woods
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
清溪
Qīng Xī
Inspired by "brook, stream": 清 (qīng, "clear, pure") + 溪 (xī, "brook, stream"), expressing water and the sea.
Why these characters?
Because Brooklyn is linked to "brook", the name leads with 清 (clear, pure); 溪 (brook, stream) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
24 strokes total (simplified)- 清
qīng
Tone 1 · 11 strokes (simplified)
clear, pure
- 溪
xī
Tone 1 · 13 strokes (simplified)
brook, stream
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
涵溪
Hán Xī
涵 (hán, "to contain; inclusive") + 溪 (xī, "brook, stream"): a natural Chinese given name themed on water and the sea.
Why these characters?
No attractive character closely matches "broo" (bù), so 涵 ("to contain; inclusive") and 溪 ("brook, stream") were chosen for water and the sea.
Character breakdown
24 strokes total (simplified)- 涵
hán
Tone 2 · 11 strokes (simplified)
to contain; inclusive
- 溪
xī
Tone 1 · 13 strokes (simplified)
brook, stream
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Recent US usage of Brooklyn
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Brooklyn ranked 75 among names recorded for girls, with 18,458 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 97,538 girls named Brooklyn since 1972, with the high point in 2011 (7,164 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #912 to #39 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2011
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1972
- Total since 1880
- 97,538
More About Brooklyn in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Brooklyn offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Brooklyn, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Brooklyn, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Brooklyn to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Brooklyn in Chinese characters?
布鲁克林 (Bù Lǔ Kè Lín), or 布魯克林 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Brooklyn?
US Social Security records show 97,538 girls named Brooklyn since 1972, with the high point in 2011 (7,164 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #912 to #39 among girls.
Is Brooklyn written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 布鲁克林 becomes 布魯克林; the changed characters are 鲁→魯. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.