Rocky
A diminutive of the male given names Robert, Ricky, Rocco, Roch, and Rock.
Every Rocky since 1913 — 29,134 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rocky
Rocky is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #568 in 2025 with 520 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 29,134 American babies have been named Rocky. Its peak came in 1957, when 920 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 Rocky stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rocky year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #3,564 | 520 | #568 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,805 | 419 | #656 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,539 | 263 | #886 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,094 | 268 | #884 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,934 | 266 | #870 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,624 | 264 | #860 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,283 | 267 | #843 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,520 | 237 | #910 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,554 | 217 | #960 |
| 2016 | — | — | 217 | #955 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,040 | 231 | #927 |
| 2014 | — | — | 211 | #989 |
| 2013 | — | — | 197 | #998 |
| 2012 | — | — | 188 | #1,034 |
| 2011 | — | — | 186 | #1,027 |
| 2010 | — | — | 164 | #1,136 |
| 2009 | — | — | 187 | #1,032 |
| 2008 | — | — | 197 | #994 |
| 2007 | — | — | 216 | #918 |
| 2006 | — | — | 189 | #983 |
| 2005 | — | — | 180 | #971 |
| 2004 | — | — | 159 | #1,033 |
| 2003 | — | — | 160 | #995 |
| 2002 | — | — | 148 | #1,042 |
| 2001 | — | — | 159 | #972 |
| 2000 | — | — | 172 | #905 |
| 1995 | — | — | 190 | #781 |
| 1990 | — | — | 235 | #657 |
| 1985 | — | — | 411 | #423 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,247 | 599 | #320 |
| 1975 | — | — | 334 | #430 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,773 | 254 | #506 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,690 | 371 | #410 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,874 | 858 | #273 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,659 | 858 | #240 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,177 | 300 | #388 |
| 1945 | — | — | 85 | #655 |
| 1940 | — | — | 22 | #1,463 |
| 1935 | — | — | 26 | #1,348 |
| 1930 | — | — | 18 | #1,804 |
| 1925 | — | — | 18 | #1,923 |
| 1920 | — | — | 20 | #1,807 |
| 1915 | — | — | 9 | #2,788 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Rocky
- Rocky Marciano Boxer · 1923–1969
- Rocky Johnson Wrestler · 1944–2020
- Rocky Graziano Boxer · 1919–1990
- Rocky Carroll Actor · b. 1963
- Rocky Gray Musician · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rocky mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Robert, Ricky, Rocco, Roch, and Rock.
How popular is the name Rocky in 2025?
Rocky ranked #568 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 520 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rocky?
29,134 babies have been named Rocky in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rocky most popular?
Rocky peaked in 1957, when 920 newborns received the name.
Is Rocky a boy or girl name?
Rocky is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rocky rising or falling?
Rocky is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rocky?
Well-known people named Rocky include Rocky Marciano (boxer), Rocky Johnson (wrestler), Rocky Graziano (boxer).