Unisex nameCurrently #5,384 in the USFalling
Rocket
//ˈɹɑkət//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20176 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rocket's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rocket's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rocket |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Rocket through the decades
- Rocket peaked in 2017, when 37 babies were named Rocket in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rocket has risen 105% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rocket currently ranks #5,384 in the US and is cooling off.