Pembroke
Gender-neutral name · English · French · Welsh
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #921 in 1887
0 babies were named Pembroke in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1887–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Pembroke you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryPembroke first shows up in US birth records in 1887, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 138 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1887, when it reached #921.
About the name Pembroke
Pembroke is a gender-neutral name of English, French and Welsh origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-oke”. US birth records list Pembroke for boys only in 1887, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1887, when it ranked #921 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1887, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesFrench namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 49 | 20,284 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Pembroke
What is the origin of the name Pembroke?
Pembroke has English, French, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Pembroke a boy or girl name?
Both. Pembroke is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Pembroke?
Pembroke is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1887. It peaked at #921 in 1887.