Rockford
boy name#7679 in 2025Rockford entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1821 in 1956, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
#7679
rank today
#1821
peak (1956)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3820 |
| 1920s | #3815 |
| 1940s | #2742 |
| 1950s | #2319 |
| 1960s | #2893 |
| 1970s | #3445 |
| 1980s | #4759 |
| 1990s | #7830 |
| 2000s | #9010 |
| 2010s | #6610 |
| 2020s | #7954 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Rockford are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rockford alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rockford in 2025?
- Rockford ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rockford most popular?
- Rockford peaked in 1956, reaching #1821 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rockford with classmates?
- Rockford will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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