Boy nameCurrently #657 in the USRising
Rocky
//ˈɹɑki//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19575 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rocky'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.
Rocky's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rocky |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 28 |
| 1934 | 26 |
| 1935 | 26 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 21 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1942 | 49 |
| 1943 | 50 |
| 1944 | 54 |
| 1945 | 85 |
| 1946 | 98 |
| 1947 | 178 |
| 1948 | 208 |
| 1949 | 292 |
| 1950 | 306 |
| 1951 | 379 |
| 1952 | 546 |
| 1953 | 691 |
| 1954 | 800 |
| 1955 | 866 |
| 1956 | 901 |
| 1957 | 920 |
| 1958 | 789 |
| 1959 | 845 |
| 1960 | 871 |
| 1961 | 729 |
| 1962 | 560 |
| 1963 | 531 |
| 1964 | 462 |
| 1965 | 378 |
| 1966 | 302 |
| 1967 | 272 |
| 1968 | 243 |
| 1969 | 274 |
| 1970 | 260 |
| 1971 | 239 |
| 1972 | 230 |
| 1973 | 225 |
| 1974 | 216 |
| 1975 | 334 |
| 1976 | 409 |
| 1977 | 571 |
| 1978 | 565 |
| 1979 | 663 |
| 1980 | 607 |
| 1981 | 601 |
| 1982 | 599 |
| 1983 | 492 |
| 1984 | 431 |
| 1985 | 411 |
| 1986 | 410 |
| 1987 | 316 |
| 1988 | 296 |
| 1989 | 228 |
| 1990 | 235 |
| 1991 | 209 |
| 1992 | 189 |
| 1993 | 203 |
| 1994 | 175 |
| 1995 | 190 |
| 1996 | 142 |
| 1997 | 142 |
| 1998 | 140 |
| 1999 | 131 |
| 2000 | 172 |
| 2001 | 159 |
| 2002 | 148 |
| 2003 | 160 |
| 2004 | 159 |
| 2005 | 180 |
| 2006 | 189 |
| 2007 | 216 |
| 2008 | 197 |
| 2009 | 187 |
| 2010 | 163 |
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2012 | 188 |
| 2013 | 197 |
| 2014 | 211 |
| 2015 | 237 |
| 2016 | 217 |
| 2017 | 227 |
| 2018 | 250 |
| 2019 | 283 |
| 2020 | 285 |
| 2021 | 293 |
| 2022 | 304 |
| 2023 | 293 |
| 2024 | 457 |
Rocky through the decades
- Rocky peaked in 1957, when 920 babies were named Rocky in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rocky has risen 49% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rocky currently ranks #657 in the US and is on the rise.