Hawk
Meaninghawk · English
- US rank
- #5,045
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,768 in 2017
19 babies were named Hawk in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,608 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hawk you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 90,090 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hawk, 19 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hawk would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHawk first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #1,768.
- Then vs nowHawk is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 90,090.
- TrendHawk has slipped 2,608 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,045. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Hawk means “hawk”.
About the name Hawk
Hawk is a boy name of English origin meaning “hawk”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with H and ending in “-awk”. US birth records list Hawk for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 40 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #1,768 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,045, with 19 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.0 | 487,805 boys |
| 1990s | 5.4 | 183,824 boys |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 154,560 boys |
| 2010s | 26 | 38,212 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 44,183 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Hawk
What does the name Hawk mean?
Hawk means “hawk” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hawk?
Hawk has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hawk a boy or girl name?
Hawk is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hawk?
Hawk ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#1,768).