Hawk
How to say it: HAWK · /ˈhɔk/
From English word for the hawk, symbolizing keen vision - modern nature word-name evoking strength.
Hawk was the 4,202nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 19 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #7,860 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #4,202 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 19 |
| Share of births | 1 in 174,491 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #7,860 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Hawk is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hawk is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Hawk
- Hawk Koch (born 1945)American film producer
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