Boy · #2,117 in 2026

Rook

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

Current Rank

#2,117

Peak Rank

#2,077 (2023)

Total Babies

774

5-Yr Trend

+69%

2017

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#11156

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rook

The earliest SSA record of Rook as a baby boy name dates back to 2001, when 6 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 71 newborns named Rook — #2,077 in the national rankings. About 52% of every Rook on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Rook ranks #2,117 for baby boys with 71 births, rising sharply (+69% over the past five years). All told, over 774 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rook

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

Rooke
Rack
Rick
Rake
Reek
Reck
Reich
Reak
Rec
Ric
Roc
Rac

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rook

What does the name Rook mean?

Rook is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rook in 2026?

In 2026, Rook ranks #2,117 among boys' names in the U.S., with 71 babies given the name that year.

When was Rook most popular?

Rook reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,077 that year with 71 babies given the name.

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

Rook has historically been most popular in Utah, Kentucky, Indiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rook.

Is Rook a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rook?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rook include Calin, Suraj, Jaythan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rook

Rook is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 774 births in the dataset. Rook's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,077. Use the chart and map above to compare Rook'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.