Boy nameCurrently #2,384 in the USRising
Rook
//ˈɹʊk//
1 syllablePeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
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Rook's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rook |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 66 |
Rook through the decades
- Rook peaked in 2023, when 79 babies were named Rook in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rook has risen 163% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rook currently ranks #2,384 in the US and is on the rise.