Rocket
boy name#4396 in 2025Rocket entered the US charts in 2001, peaked at #3740 in 2021, ranks #4396 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2001–2025
#4396
rank today
#3740
peak (2021)
23
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #8359 |
| 2010s | #4981 |
| 2020s | #4806 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rocket has been most popular in CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 400 people named Rocket are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rocket is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rocket in 2025?
- Rocket ranks #4396 among US boy names in 2025, with 23 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rocket most popular?
- Rocket peaked in 2021, reaching #3740 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rocket with classmates?
- Rocket will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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