Roark
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,370 in 1958
14 babies were named Roark in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,445 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1948–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Roark you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Roark, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Roark would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRoark first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1958, when it reached #2,370.
- TrendRoark has slipped 1,445 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Roark
Roark is a boy name of Gaelic and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-ark”. US birth records list Roark for boys from 1948 to 2025, in 50 of those 78 years. Its best year was 1958, when it ranked #2,370 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.2 | 238,095 boys |
| 1950s | 3.5 | 282,486 boys |
| 1960s | 2.7 | 369,004 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 boys |
| 1990s | 1.7 | 578,035 boys |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,296 boys |
| 2020s | 9.6 | 103,986 boys |
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Declan · possibly full of goodness
- Unisex name: Connor · lover of hounds
Questions about the name Roark
What is the origin of the name Roark?
Roark has Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Liam, Owen, Miles.
Is Roark a boy or girl name?
Roark is a boy name.
How popular is the name Roark?
Roark ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1958 (#2,370).