Total births
715
Boys' name · since 2001
Rook
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 715 babies named Rook, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2367
- among boys today
- 715
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
715 babies have been named Rook since 2001, making it today's #2367 boys' name.
Rook has 715 recorded births among boys since 2001, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2367 as of the latest data, more common than 83% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #2367 among boys today
- 715 born since 2001
- 2020s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rook is currently the #2367 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 715 born since 2001, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2367
- among boys today
- 715
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Rook vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2367
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Rook was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
78 babies were named Rook in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Rook compares
715 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rook's all-time total is 95% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rook | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 715 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 78 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rook's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rook splits its recorded history at 2014: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2009 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 78 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rook at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,367
Active since
2001
Rook popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 78
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Rook popularity over time - girls
35 total births recorded since 2017 (Rook as girls' name)
Rook by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Rook's strongest decade.
343 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Rook births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 60
2000s
60 births
- 2010s
2010s
312 births
- 2020s
2020s
343 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 343 births (48% of all-time use).
How Rook compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rook's total volume
Rook vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rook by state
Where Rook concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 29 | 4.1% |
| #2 | California | | 24 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Utah | | 20 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Rook's total US births 4.1%
Even split
29 of 715 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rook? ▼
Rook has been given to 715 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2367 as of the latest data. 78 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Rook most popular? ▼
Rook was most popular in the 2020s decade with 343 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Rook most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rook are Texas (29 births), California (24 births), Utah (20 births).
How long has the name Rook been used? ▼
Records for Rook go back to 2001, giving 25 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rook? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Roosevelt, Rooney, Roosvelt, Rooster, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rook's data
- Texas records the most Rooks (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rook
Nearby Names Like Rook
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rook
Roosevelt Boy
#4082 37,661 births
Rooney Boy
#3062 671 births
Roosvelt Boy
288 births
Rooster Boy
#13809 33 births
Rookie Boy
#8958 27 births
Compare Rook side by side: Rook vs Roosevelt Rook vs Rooney Rook vs Roosvelt
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rook
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2001–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rook: #2367 Boys' Name - 715 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rook. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rook draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.