UK boy's name
Roque
A masculine given name of Spanish origin meaning "rock".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Roque is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Roque popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 5 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2008 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Roque. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Roque ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 5 boys were registered as Roque.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Roque as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
5 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Roque mean?
The given name Roque originates from the Spanish language and it is believed to have derived from the Latin word "rocca," meaning a rock or fortress. The name first gained popularity in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period, particularly in Spain and Portugal.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Roque can be traced back to the 13th century, where it was mentioned in historical documents from the Kingdom of Aragon. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals who lived near rocky terrains or fortified settlements.
In the 16th century, the name Roque gained further prominence with the Catholic saint, St. Roque, also known as St. Rocco or St. Roch. Born in Montpellier, France, around the year 1295, St. Roque dedicated his life to caring for those afflicted by the Black Plague. His legend and miracles contributed to the widespread adoption of the name across Catholic communities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Roque. One of the earliest was Roque de Sese, a Spanish nobleman and military leader who participated in the Reconquista against the Moors in the 13th century. In the 15th century, Roque de Valero was a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious artworks.
During the 16th century, Roque de Figueroa, a Spanish conquistador, played a significant role in the conquest of Chile. In the 17th century, Roque González de Santa Cruz was a Spanish-Peruvian writer and historian who documented the history of the Inca Empire.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Roque Sáenz Peña, an Argentine lawyer and politician, served as the President of Argentina from 1910 to 1914. His presidency was marked by significant political reforms, including the establishment of universal male suffrage.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Roque, which has its roots in the Latin word "rocca" and gained prominence in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Roque over time
The chart below shows babies named Roque registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Roque, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roque by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Roque was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4041 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4480 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Roque
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Roque: questions and answers
How popular is the name Roque in the UK right now?
In 2021, Roque was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Roque most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 5 babies registered as Roque in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Roque?
A masculine given name of Spanish origin meaning "rock".
How many people are called Roque in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Roque across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.