Rocky
boy name#568 in 2025Rocky entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #240 in 1955, ranks #568 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1913–2025
#568
rank today
#240
peak (1955)
520
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2732 |
| 1920s | #2138 |
| 1930s | #1629 |
| 1940s | #810 |
| 1950s | #284 |
| 1960s | #386 |
| 1970s | #439 |
| 1980s | #427 |
| 1990s | #832 |
| 2000s | #981 |
| 2010s | #976 |
| 2020s | #787 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rocky has been most popular in CA, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 24,500 people named Rocky are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rocky alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rocky in 2025?
- Rocky ranks #568 among US boy names in 2025, with 520 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rocky most popular?
- Rocky peaked in 1955, reaching #240 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rocky with classmates?
- Rocky will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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