Rockford
Every Rockford since 1917 — 710 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rockford
Rockford is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,114 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 710 American babies have been named Rockford. Its peak came in 1979, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Rockford stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rockford year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,114 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,702 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,570 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,158 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,600 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,592 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,343 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,267 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,014 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,282 |
| 2015 | 19 | #5,017 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,648 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,541 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,532 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,921 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,975 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,166 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,784 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,390 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,541 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,597 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,834 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,772 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,662 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,282 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,572 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,227 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,945 |
| 1960 | 15 | #2,188 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,937 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,733 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,950 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,191 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rockford in 2025?
Rockford ranked #8,114 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rockford?
710 babies have been named Rockford in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rockford most popular?
Rockford peaked in 1979, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Rockford a boy or girl name?
Rockford is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rockford rising or falling?
Rockford is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.