Boy nameCurrently #8,799 in the USSteady
Rourke
//ˈɹɔɹk//
1 syllablePeak year: 20146 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rourke'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.
Rourke's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rourke |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Rourke through the decades
- Rourke peaked in 2014, when 17 babies were named Rourke in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rourke has risen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rourke currently ranks #8,799 in the US and is holding steady.