Roarke
Every Roarke since 1978 — 369 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roarke
Roarke is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,527 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 369 American babies have been named Roarke. Its peak came in 2009, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Roarke stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roarke year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,527 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,835 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,138 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,847 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,477 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,917 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,094 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,496 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,476 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,504 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,604 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,664 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,351 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,575 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,631 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,891 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,270 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,782 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,486 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,322 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,540 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,886 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,594 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,833 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,940 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,289 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Roarke in 2025?
Roarke ranked #9,527 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Roarke?
369 babies have been named Roarke in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roarke most popular?
Roarke peaked in 2009, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Roarke a boy or girl name?
Roarke is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Roarke rising or falling?
Roarke is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.