Rising since 2001, #1,959 for boys today.
Popularity of Rook since 2001
Babies named Rook per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 312 |
| 2020s | 343 |
Meaning & origin
Rook is a modern English nature name that has steadily climbed in usage since first appearing in U.S. records in 2001. By 2025 it reached its peak rank of 1959, with an incidence of 1 in 21,898 births. The name has shown consistent upward momentum, particularly in states like Utah, Texas, and California. As part of a broader trend of avian word names, Rook appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound, one that evokes the bird's cleverness and sociability without the weight of longer established names.
Rook is taken directly from the English word for the bird Corvus frugilegus, which has been used as a surname since the Middle Ages. As a given name, it emerged in the 21st century, part of a trend of nature- and bird-inspired names like Wren and Hawk.
Where Rook is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Rook
Names that share Rook's style, for a brother or sister.
