Hawke

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Pronounced HAWK /ˈhɔːk/High

Meaning: From the English word hawk, a keen-eyed bird of prey, and the surname Hawke; used as a bold, single-beat given name. It carries pop-culture and literary echoes, including actor Ethan Hawke, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A fierce one-beat name: Hawke names the keen-eyed bird of prey — a bold surname/word pick (said 'HAWK').

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MeaningFrom the English word hawk, a keen-eyed bird of prey, and the surname Hawke; used as a bold, single-beat given name. It carries pop-culture and literary echoes, including actor Ethan Hawke, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11389 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 191

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hawke comes from the English word for the bird of prey and the surname Hawke, used as a strong, single-syllable given name. It carries pop-culture and literary echoes, among them actor Ethan Hawke, which we note (said 'HAWK').

As a first name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and nature-toned.

Did you know? Hawke draws on the hawk, a sharp-eyed bird of prey, and the surname Hawke — carried in pop culture by actor Ethan Hawke, which we note. Bold and brief, said 'HAWK.'

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Hawke — English word/surname 'hawk'; Ethan Hawke pop-culture echo

Variations

HawkHauk

Nicknames

HawkHawky

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hawke mean?

Hawke comes from the English word for the bird of prey and the surname Hawke, used as a bold given name.

How do you pronounce Hawke?

It's said HAWK /ˈhɔːk/ — one syllable.

Is Hawke a boy or girl name?

Hawke is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hawke?

Hawke is a rare name in the U.S.