Boy · #7,790 in 2026

Hawke

Name: Popularity of the name Hawke in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hawke, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,790

Peak Rank

#5,110 (2016)

Total Babies

204

5-Yr Trend

-46%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#5110

Peak Rank

204

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hawke

Hawke first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 18 Hawkes were born — ranking #5,123 that year. As of 2026, Hawke ranks #7,790 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-46%). In total, more than 204 Hawkes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Hawke

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hawke is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hawk
Hok
Hauk
Hauck
Hauke
Hock
Hoc
Hoch
Houck
Howk
Hocke
Houk

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawke

What does the name Hawke mean?

Hawke is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hawke in 2026?

In 2026, Hawke ranks #7,790 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Hawke most popular?

Hawke reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #5,110 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Hawke a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hawke is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hawke?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hawke include Aldrich, Yacob, Refoel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hawke

Hawke is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 204 births in the dataset. Hawke's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #5,110. Use the chart and map above to compare Hawke's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.