Rockford
Rockford is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ford near the rocks or rocky crossing.
Origin and history
Rockford is an English habitational surname transferred to a given name, derived from place names meaning 'ford near the rocks'. Historically rare as a given name, it remains an uncommon choice in the United States. Its usage today offers a strong, traditional surname-as-first-name feel.
Popularity in the United States
710 babies in the United States have been named Rockford since 1880. It ranks #3966 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1868.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 126 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 92 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 52 |
| 2010-2019 | 131 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Nicknames
Rocky, Rock
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to several locations in England where rivers could be crossed over rocky ground.
- Rockford is the name of several prominent cities in the U.S., most notably in Illinois.