Hawk
ha-wk
US Popularity:6708
Origin:British
Meaning:Bird of prey
Hawk is a masculine name of English origin to remind baby to sharpen their talons with pride. Meaning “bird of prey,” this badass name offers plenty of inspiration from the sharp-eyed, stoic creature. Hawks or falcons have long been synonymous with strength, grace, and wisdom. Hawk has roots as a surname for those who were professional falconers by trade, or those who had a fierce and wild disposition. With a name like Hawk, baby is sure to spread their wings and dash through the sky to whatever goal they set their eye on.
Hawk Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Hawk is currently #6708 in U.S. births
Boy:Hawk is currently #3131 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3131
in 2023
- 403
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 418
Ancestry, Hawk Family History
Merriam-Webster, hawk
Online Etymology Dictionary, hawk, September 2017
House of Names, Hawk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
SurnameDB, Last name: Hawk
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