Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Rooke

Rooke is a surname, and may refer to:Adolphus Rooke (1814–1881), English settler in Van Diemen's Land Arthur Rooke (1878–1947), British actor and silent film director Barbara Rooke (1917–1978), Canadian scholar Bernard Rooke, British artist and studio potter Charles Rooke (1869–1946), Irish rugby union player Constance Rooke (1942–2008), Canadian academic Daphne Rooke (1914–2009), South African…

Current Rank
#10,889
Peak Rank
#8,781 (2014)
Total Babies
24
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2014
First Year
2024
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#8781
Peak Rank
24
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rooke

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rooke is a surname, and may refer to:Adolphus Rooke (1814–1881), English settler in Van Diemen's Land Arthur Rooke (1878–1947), British actor and silent film director Barbara Rooke (1917–1978), Canadian scholar Bernard Rooke, British artist and studio potter Charles Rooke (1869–1946), Irish rugby union player Constance Rooke (1942–2008), Canadian academic Daphne Rooke (1914–2009), South African…

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The Story of Rooke

Rooke first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 8 Rookes were born — ranking #8,781 that year. As of 2026, Rooke ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 24 Rookes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rooke

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rooke

What does the name Rooke mean?
Rooke is a surname, and may refer to:Adolphus Rooke (1814–1881), English settler in Van Diemen's Land Arthur Rooke (1878–1947), British actor and silent film director Barbara Rooke (1917–1978), Canadian scholar Bernard Rooke, British artist and studio potter Charles Rooke (1869–1946), Irish rugby union player Constance Rooke (1942–2008), Canadian academic Daphne Rooke (1914–2009), South African…
How popular is Rooke in 2026?
In 2026, Rooke ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Rooke most popular?
Rooke reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #8,781 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Rooke a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rooke is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rooke?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rooke include Dmichael, Quinston, Amjed. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rooke

Rooke is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 24 births in the dataset. Rooke's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #8,781. Use the chart and map above to compare Rooke'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.