Boy nameCurrently #5,825 in the USSteady
Roark
//ˈɹɔɹk//
1 syllablePeak year: 20215 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Roark's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Roark's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Roark |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 16 |
Roark through the decades
- Roark peaked in 2021, when 27 babies were named Roark in the US.
- The 2010s were Roark's strongest decade, averaging 18 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Roark has risen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Roark currently ranks #5,825 in the US and is holding steady.