Hawk
Every Hawk since 1982 — 989 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hawk
Hawk is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,099 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 989 American babies have been named Hawk. Its peak came in 2017, when 87 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hawk stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hawk year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,099 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,354 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,140 |
| 2022 | 48 | #2,733 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2,995 |
| 2020 | 53 | #2,448 |
| 2019 | 63 | #2,224 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,091 |
| 2017 | 87 | #1,772 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,449 |
| 2015 | 56 | #2,332 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2,904 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,221 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,326 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,634 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,850 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,172 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,876 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,441 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,228 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,115 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,764 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,368 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,520 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,801 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,499 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,359 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,508 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hawk in 2025?
Hawk ranked #5,099 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hawk?
989 babies have been named Hawk in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hawk most popular?
Hawk peaked in 2017, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Hawk a boy or girl name?
Hawk is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hawk rising or falling?
Hawk is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.