Rook
Every Rook since 2001 — 750 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rook
Rook is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,972 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 750 American babies have been named Rook. Its peak came in 2025, when 88 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Rook stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rook year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,977 | 78 | #1,972 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,197 | 60 | #2,362 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,990 | 71 | #2,091 |
| 2022 | — | — | 53 | #2,585 |
| 2021 | — | — | 45 | #2,810 |
| 2020 | — | — | 36 | #3,191 |
| 2019 | — | — | 48 | #2,684 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,653 | 30 | #3,684 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,945 | 31 | #3,572 |
| 2016 | — | — | 30 | #3,664 |
| 2015 | — | — | 38 | #3,075 |
| 2014 | — | — | 40 | #2,922 |
| 2013 | — | — | 30 | #3,564 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,103 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,792 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,808 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #14,084 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,335 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,589 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,399 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,926 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #11,069 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,608 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,301 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rook in 2025?
Rook ranked #1,972 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rook?
750 babies have been named Rook in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rook most popular?
Rook peaked in 2025, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Rook a boy or girl name?
Rook is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rook rising or falling?
Rook is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.