Rock
Rock is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stone or solid rock.
Origin and history
Rock is an English nature and vocabulary name referring to a solid mass of stone, or derived from a topographic surname for someone living near a prominent rock. In the United States, it has been used as a rare given name for boys throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. It carries a strong, rugged, and traditional sound.
Popularity in the United States
2,681 babies in the United States have been named Rock since 1880. It ranks #2503 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1822.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.2 %)
- OH (14.1 %)
- MI (11.9 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 27 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 90 |
| 1950-1960 | 908 |
| 1960-1970 | 525 |
| 1970-1980 | 214 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 141 |
| 2000-2010 | 201 |
| 2010-2019 | 242 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Famous people named Rock
- Rock Hudson: Actor
Fun facts
- Actor Rock Hudson (born Roy Harold Scherer Jr.) helped popularize Rock as a rugged Hollywood stage name in the mid-20th century.
- Originally an English surname, it denoted a person who lived near a notable crag or boulder.