Boy · #6,946 in 2026

Roark

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

Current Rank

#6,946

Peak Rank

#2,371 (2021)

Total Babies

548

5-Yr Trend

-38%

1948

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#2371

Peak Rank

548

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Roark

Roark first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1948, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 27 Roarks were born — ranking #3,908 that year. As of 2026, Roark ranks #6,946 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-38%). In total, more than 548 Roarks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Roark

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

Rourke
Rork
Rorke
Roarke
Rourk
Roar
Aurora
Rory
Rawr
Ror
Rawer
Rore

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Roark

What does the name Roark mean?

Roark is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1948. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Roark in 2026?

In 2026, Roark ranks #6,946 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Roark most popular?

Roark reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #2,371 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Roark most popular?

Roark has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Roark.

Is Roark a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Roark?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Roark include Cranston, Winn, Cregg. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Roark

Roark is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1948 and has accumulated 548 births in the dataset. Roark's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #2,371. Use the chart and map above to compare Roark'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.