Rockwell
Rockwell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rock spring or rocky well.
Origin and history
Rockwell is an English habitational surname turned given name, traditionally referring to someone living near a rocky spring or stream. Though historically rare as a first name, it has gained steady visibility in recent years alongside the trend of using rugged, surname-style names. In the U.S., it remains an uncommon but distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,801 babies in the United States have been named Rockwell since 1880. It ranks #3016 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1438.
States where it is most popular
- UT (55.3 %)
- CA (22.8 %)
- AZ (6.5 %)
- TX (5 %)
- IL (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 32 |
| 1920-1930 | 28 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 74 |
| 1950-1960 | 84 |
| 1960-1970 | 49 |
| 1970-1980 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 36 |
| 1990-2000 | 70 |
| 2000-2010 | 153 |
| 2010-2019 | 714 |
| 2020-2029 | 499 |
Famous people named Rockwell
- Rockwell Blake: opera singer, tenor
Nicknames
Rocky, Rock
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from Old English words describing a spring or well located near rocks.
- While widely recognized as a surname due to American painter Norman Rockwell, it has shifted into use as a given name.