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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Hawk — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Hawi|Hawke
EnglishBoy↓ Fading

Hawk

HAWK · 1 syllables

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#3343
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#3343
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 18
Peak rank
#2447 in 2020
5yr change
-206 ranks
Birth frequency
9.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3343 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Hawk

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3343

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-206 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Hawk scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureAnimalEnglishOne-syllableStrongMasculineModernRisingBoldSurname-as-given
Character
sharp visionfierce independenceswift actionkeen awarenesspredatory focus
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Hawks

intellectualcreativeprincipledversatileintrospective
STRONG
High confidence

Hawk is an English boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3343 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -206 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3343 · very rare
Hawk at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'hafoc', referring to the bird of prey known for keen vision and swift flight. Associated with hunting, freedom, and sharp awareness.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#2447 in 2020
5yr change:-206 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Hawk Harrelson
Baseball broadcaster
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Hawk · Overview
Summary

Hawk is an English boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3343 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 32/100 ↓ Fading

Strengths
Nature · Strong character
Hawk carries a bold, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 206 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
hawk.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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