Rook
Rook is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Crow-like bird; chariot or castle in chess.
Origin and history
Rook is an English vocabulary name referring to the crow-like bird, derived from the Old English word 'hrōc'. It is also associated with the chess piece derived from the Persian word 'rhokh'. In the United States, it has emerged as a rare, modern nature and word name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
715 babies in the United States have been named Rook since 1880. It ranks #3961 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1584.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.7 %)
- CA (23.8 %)
- UT (19.8 %)
- KY (6.9 %)
- IN (5.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 60 |
| 2010-2019 | 312 |
| 2020-2029 | 343 |
Fun facts
- The name evokes both the Eurasian bird of the crow family and the powerful chess piece.
- Nearly half of all U.S. births registered with the name Rook since 1880 have occurred since 2020.