Rooks
Boy nameRooks has been given to 24 babies in the U.S. since 2014. It peaked in 2022.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
24
Peak year
2022 (7 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2014
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Rooks — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rooks.
Sibling name ideas for Rooks
Same era and popularity as Rooks, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Rooks?
Rooks has been given to 24 babies in the U.S. since 2014. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Rooks peak?
Rooks peaked in 2022, when 7 babies were given the name.
Is Rooks a girl or boy name?
Rooks is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rooks are boys).
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