Rook Name Popularity and Statistics
Rook is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Rook?
Rook is spelled R-O-O-K. The name has 4 letters.
Rook Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,457
Recorded Births10
Rank#1,959
Recorded Births78
- Girls usage rose 2,704 places to #9,457 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 386 places to #1,959 and recorded 18 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Rook Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 10 | #9,457 |
| 2025 | Boys | 78 | #1,959 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 60 | #2,345 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 71 | #2,078 |
| 2022 | Boys | 53 | #2,563 |
| 2021 | Boys | 45 | #2,775 |
| 2020 | Boys | 36 | #3,136 |
| 2019 | Boys | 48 | #2,656 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 30 | #3,607 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 31 | #3,518 |
| 2016 | Boys | 30 | #3,596 |
| 2015 | Boys | 38 | #3,022 |
| 2014 | Boys | 40 | #2,885 |
| 2013 | Boys | 30 | #3,497 |
| 2012 | Boys | 25 | #4,003 |
| 2011 | Boys | 20 | #4,659 |
| 2010 | Boys | 20 | #4,678 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Boys | 14 | #6,070 |
| 2007 | Boys | 8 | #8,915 |
When Was Rook Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
78 recorded births
National rank #1,959
2023 · Boys
71 recorded births
National rank #2,078
2024 · Boys
60 recorded births
National rank #2,345
2022 · Boys
53 recorded births
National rank #2,563
Where Rook Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #473 | 9 |
| TX | #2,285 | 6 |
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |