Jock
Jock is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jock is a traditional Scottish nickname and independent name derived from Jack or John. Historically popular in Scotland, it saw modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century but is now very rare. It means 'God is gracious'.
Popularity in the United States
1,090 babies in the United States have been named Jock since 1880. It ranks #3597 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.7 %)
- NY (13.4 %)
- OH (13.4 %)
- IL (12.2 %)
- AL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 33 |
| 1930-1940 | 45 |
| 1940-1950 | 153 |
| 1950-1960 | 288 |
| 1960-1970 | 263 |
| 1970-1980 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 151 |
| 1990-2000 | 31 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Jock
- Jock Stein: Football Manager, Athlete
- Jock Mahoney: Actor, Stuntman
Fun facts
- In Great Britain, 'Jock' was historically used as a general nickname for a Scotsman, much like 'John Bull' for an Englishman.
- The name developed in Scotland as a local phonetic variant of Jack and Jackin.