Roque Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Germanic name Rodrigo, Roque means 'famous ruler' and symbolizes leadership.
Meaning of the Name Roque
Roque is a Spanish given name derived from the Germanic name Rodrigo, meaning 'famous ruler'. It is a variant of the name Rocco, which is also derived from Rodrigo. Roque has a strong and powerful meaning, associating the name with leadership and prominence. It has historical significance and is often given to boys in Spanish-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Roque
The popularity for the name Roque peaked in popularity in the year 2004 with 54 births, which ranked number 5,090 out of 29,512 unique names for that year. Roque had the most male births in 2004 with 54, which ranked number 2,164 out of 13,227 male names. The number of births for the name Roque has declined over the last ten years from 29 births to 26 births, a decline of -10.34%. Among males, Roque has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 29 births to 26 births, a decline of -10.34%.
Nationwide Popularity of Roque
- 20 Year Trend of Roque: -42.22%
- 10 Year Trend of Roque: -10.34%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Roque: -10.34%
Popularity of Roque by State
For males, Roque was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Roque. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Roque
- Total Births of Roque: 26 (-1.09%)
- Male Births of Roque: 26 (-1.09%)
Given the downward trend of Roque over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.09% decrease in total births, for a total of 26 births in 2024. Male births for Roque have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 26 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.09%.