Roque
Every Roque since 1915 — 2,583 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roque
Roque is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,081 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 2,583 American babies have been named Roque. Its peak came in 2004, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Roque stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roque year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,081 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,411 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,713 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4,166 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,341 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,830 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3,414 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,976 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,869 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,280 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,213 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,237 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3,396 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,697 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2,991 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,210 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,150 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2,927 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,672 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,924 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,158 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,187 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2,612 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,328 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,127 |
| 2000 | 40 | #2,420 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,092 |
| 1990 | 35 | #2,119 |
| 1985 | 31 | #1,911 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,759 |
| 1975 | 32 | #1,622 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,930 |
| 1965 | 15 | #2,157 |
| 1960 | 27 | #1,573 |
| 1955 | 25 | #1,568 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,101 |
| 1945 | 13 | #1,997 |
| 1940 | 14 | #1,973 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,371 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,757 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,115 |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,929 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,342 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Roque
- Roque Máspoli Soccer player · 1917–2004
- Roque Sáenz Peña Politician · 1851–1914
- Roque Santa Cruz Soccer player · b. 1981
- Roque Júnior Soccer player · b. 1976
- Roque González Garza Politician · 1885–1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Roque in 2025?
Roque ranked #6,081 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Roque?
2,583 babies have been named Roque in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roque most popular?
Roque peaked in 2004, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Roque a boy or girl name?
Roque is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Roque rising or falling?
Roque is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Roque?
Well-known people named Roque include Roque Máspoli (soccer player), Roque Sáenz Peña (politician), Roque Santa Cruz (soccer player).