Hawk
Hawk is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bird of prey; sharp-sighted or fierce.
Origin and history
Hawk is an English vocabulary name derived from the bird of prey, historically originating as an Old English surname or nickname for a fierce or sharp-sighted person. It has emerged as a bold, nature-inspired given name in the modern era. While historically rare in the United States, its usage as a boys' name has seen a modest increase in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
989 babies in the United States have been named Hawk since 1880. It ranks #3693 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1692.
States where it is most popular
- CA (56.7 %)
- TX (18.2 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- AZ (3.2 %)
- UT (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 129 |
| 2010-2019 | 489 |
| 2020-2029 | 235 |
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old English word 'hafoc', which originally described the raptor.
- The name has gained popularity alongside other bold bird and nature names like Wren, Falcon, and Robin.