Bird of prey
Derived from the English word for the bird of prey, ultimately from Old English 'hafoc'. It symbolizes keen eyesight, focus, and freedom. As a name, it belongs to the category of fierce animal names that have gained traction in recent years.
Less common today
Hawk isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,775 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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