Roque Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Roque originates from Spanish, deriving from the Latin 'Rocca', meaning 'rock'. It has evolved through historical forms like Roc and Roque. The name is linked to traits of strength and stability, and it gained popularity due to Saint Roch. There is no biblical connection. Notable figures with this name include Roque Santa Cruz and Roque Dalton.
The name Roque is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Roque has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Roque' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3182nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2213th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1856th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1738th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1986th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2831st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3874th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Roque' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roque"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊkeɪ/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Roque derives from the Latin name 'Rocca', which is related to the word for 'rock' or 'stone'. It is often associated with Saint Roch, a popular saint in medieval Europe.
Meaning
rock
Language Evolution
Rocca (Latin), Roc (Old French), Roque (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Roque gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, due to the veneration of Saint Roch.
Variants & Derivatives
Rocco, Roc, Roques
Modern Popularity & Image
Roque is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with resilience and stability.
Famous People
Roque Santa Cruz, Roque González de Santa Cruz, Roque Dalton
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roque"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Roque"
"Roque" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3182nd of 7545 | 108 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2213th of 6773 | 209 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1856th of 7552 | 343 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1738th of 10718 | 426 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1986th of 16616 | 556 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2831st of 24088 | 594 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3874th of 23106 | 332 |
Regional Popularity of "Roque" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
55.71% 1318th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
51.30% 1207th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
64.77% 1574th/2430 |
39.40% 1124th/2853 |
38.09% 1057th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
29.33% 1032nd/3518 |
27.57% 1115th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- |
27.20% 1413th/5194 |
17.51% 1106th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
27.25% 1993rd/7313 |
22.85% 1705th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
37.48% 2557th/6822 |
35.79% 2246th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Roque" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Roque"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roque" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.