Jock: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Jock

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1957

46 babies

All-time total

1,090

#4,854 all-time among boys

First recorded

1916

in Social Security records

Jock popularity over time

1,090 babies have been named Jock since 1916, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	10	1	–	#4,211
1920s	33	3	+230%	#3,113
1930s	45	5	+36%	#2,657
1940s	153	15	+240%	#1,337
1950s	288	29	+88%	#1,143
1960s	263	26	-9%	#1,242
1970s	98	10	-63%	#2,092
1980s	151	15	+54%	#2,239
1990s	31	3	-79%	#4,928
2000s	18	2	-42%	#8,720
2010s	–	–	–	–
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–

The story of Jock

Jock is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1916, 1,090 American babies have been named Jock. Its peak came in 1957, when 46 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1950s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jock stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Jock?

The median living Jock is about 62 years old; half are between 46 and 69. An estimated 800 people named Jock are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Jock year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
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2010	–	–
2009	6	#11,650
2008	–	–
2007	5	#13,300
2006	–	–
2005	–	–
2004	–	–
2003	–	–
2002	–	–
2001	7	#8,720
2000	–	–
1995	7	#7,357
1990	6	#7,581
1985	19	#2,642
1980	18	#2,671
1975	6	#5,101
1970	19	#2,092
1965	17	#1,960
1960	31	#1,450
1955	24	#1,588
1950	27	#1,411
1945	15	#1,818
1940	15	#1,848
1935	–	–
1930	6	#3,802
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Jock

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Jock Stein Scottish football player and manager (1922–1985) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Jock, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Jock?

The median living Jock is about 62 years old. Half of all living Jocks are between 46 and 69 years old.

How many people named Jock are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Jock are alive in the United States, based on 1,090 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Jock mean?

Jock is a Scottish diminutive form of the forename "John"; It is also a nickname for someone of Scottish origin, as well as being the collective name for Scottish soldiers, collectively known as "the Jocks".

How popular is the name Jock in 2025?

Jock did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Jock?

1,090 babies have been named Jock in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jock most popular?

Jock peaked in 1957, when 46 newborns received the name.

Is Jock a boy or girl name?

Jock is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jock rising or falling?

Jock has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Jock?

Well-known people named Jock include Jock Stein (soccer player).

Names like Jock

Names that sound and feel close to Jock: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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