Rockey
Rockey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rock; rugged or strong.
Origin and history
Rockey is a variant spelling of Rocky, derived from the English word for a solid, stony mass or used as a familiar diminutive for names like Roch or Rocco. It has maintained a steady, modest presence in U.S. naming records as an uncommon alternative spelling. The name conveys strength and rugged simplicity.
Popularity in the United States
941 babies in the United States have been named Rockey since 1880. It ranks #3738 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.6 %)
- CA (28.6 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
- OK (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 343 |
| 1960-1970 | 198 |
| 1970-1980 | 147 |
| 1980-1990 | 112 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Fun facts
- Rockey serves as an alternative spelling to the more common Rocky, giving the name a distinctive visual ending.
- Over 900 boys in the United States have been given the exact spelling Rockey since 1880.