Roque Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-keh //ˈroʊ.keɪ//
Origin: Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Spanish: rock; Portuguese: rest
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Roque has its roots in the Latin name "Rocca," which is derived from the word "rocca," meaning "rock" or "cliff." This etymology reflects a connection to strength and stability, as rocks are often symbolic of endurance and permanence. The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Latin to Old French as "Roque" and subsequently entering the English language, where it retained its original form and meaning.
Historically, the name Roque is associated with Saint Roch, a 14th-century figure revered in various Christian traditions. Saint Roch is often depicted as a protector against plagues and diseases, and his feast day is celebrated on August 16.
The veneration of Saint Roch contributed to the name's spread across Europe, particularly in regions such as Spain and France, where it became popularized in various forms, including "Rocco" in Italian and "Roque" in Spanish. Culturally, Roque carries connotations of resilience and protection, reflecting the attributes associated with its saintly namesake.
The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing steadfastness and moral fortitude. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as "Roc" or "Rocco" have emerged, further embedding the name in local traditions and familial lineages.
Overall, Roque's historical significance and cultural resonance have contributed to its enduring presence in various societies.
Famous people named Roque
In this section, you will find notable people named Roque. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Roque who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Roque who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Roque Santa Cruz is a professional footballer best known for his time with Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and the Paraguay national team.
Roque Dalton is a poet and writer best known for his works such as Taberna y otros lugares, and Poemas de la resistencia.
Fictional characters named Roque
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Roque is a fictional character from the novel series The Expanse. He is a skilled pilot and a key member of the crew aboard the Rocinante.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Roque. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Roque was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Roque has ranked as high as #1288 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Roque has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Roque is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Roque was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Roque (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Roque.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2004 | 54 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1980 | 33 |
| 1979 | 40 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1973 | 32 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1961 | 27 |
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1955 | 25 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1915 | 7 |