Holding steady, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Roque since 1915
Babies named Roque per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 112 |
| 1930s | 98 |
| 1940s | 138 |
| 1950s | 179 |
| 1960s | 219 |
| 1970s | 290 |
| 1980s | 304 |
| 1990s | 401 |
| 2000s | 386 |
| 2010s | 308 |
| 2020s | 131 |
Meaning & origin
Roque, a Spanish and Portuguese form of the medieval name Roch, has maintained a steady but very low profile in the United States. First recorded in 1915, the name peaked in popularity in 2004 but remains rare, with a 2025 rank of 5,861 and an incidence of 1 in 113,872 newborns. Its usage is most concentrated in Texas and California, reflecting its Hispanic heritage. The name's meaning, often associated with 'rock,' gives it a solid, earthy quality that appeals to families seeking a distinctive name with cultural roots. While never common, Roque has shown remarkable stability, neither rising sharply nor falling into obscurity.
Roque is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the medieval name Roch, which itself derives from the Germanic element *hrok* meaning 'rest' or possibly from a word for 'rock'. The name gained popularity through the veneration of Saint Roch (French: Saint Roch), a 14th-century pilgrim and healer. In the Iberian Peninsula, Roque became established as a given name, particularly in Catholic families.
Where Roque is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Roque
Names that share Roque's style, for a brother or sister.
