Rooster
A boy's name of Old English origin with 28 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Rooster reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2010s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The active, energetic quality of its ending — often found in English occupational-style names — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Rooster ranks #13798 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Rooster is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, from the English word for a male chicken, ultimately from the Old English hrost (roost). As a given name it sits alongside names like Bear, Wolf, and Hawk — animal names chosen for their spirit rather than their ornithological precision.
Bold and completely unexpected, Rooster is a name for parents who want their son announced before he even enters the room.
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Rooster appeared in SSA records in 2019, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Old English roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 28 recorded births, Rooster has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rooster has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2019.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 23 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | — |
The Story of Rooster
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Rooster is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Rooster are most likely born between 2019 and 2024.
How rare is Rooster?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Rooster — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2019, peaked in the 2020s with 23 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 2019–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13798 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13767 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9662 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13697 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13739 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2019–2024