Brock
Brock is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Badger or brook.
Origin and history
Brock is an English name derived from an Old English word meaning badger or from a place name referring to a brook. Historically used as a surname, it gained popularity as a masculine given name in the United States in the mid-to-late 20th century. It remains a recognizable, classic choice with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
43,540 babies in the United States have been named Brock since 1880. It ranks #546 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #717.
States where it is most popular
- CA (6.7 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- IN (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 8 |
| 1920-1930 | 29 |
| 1930-1940 | 84 |
| 1940-1950 | 240 |
| 1950-1960 | 529 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,311 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,070 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,317 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,109 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,441 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,347 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,055 |
Famous people named Brock
- Brock Lesnar: Wrestler, MMA Fighter
- Brock Purdy: Athlete, Football Player
- Brock Osweiler: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- The word 'brock' comes from the Old English 'brocc', which was borrowed from Celtic languages to describe a badger.
- Like many modern American male names, Brock was originally a surname derived from either an animal nickname or a geographic location.