Rocky
Rocky is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rocky, craggy, or steadfast like a rock; often a diminutive of Rocco or Roch.
Origin and history
Rocky originated either as a descriptive English word name implying strength or as a short form of names like Rocco or Renaissance-era surnames. It gained widespread popularity in the 20th century, boosted by pop culture and fictional figures. In the U.S., it remains a recognizable, spirited choice with consistent, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
28,687 babies in the United States have been named Rocky since 1880. It ranks #695 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #729.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.5 %)
- TX (13.9 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- OK (4.2 %)
- TN (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 60 |
| 1920-1930 | 158 |
| 1930-1940 | 203 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,059 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,971 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,578 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,667 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,353 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,756 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,767 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,115 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,000 |
Famous people named Rocky
- Rocky Marciano: Boxer
- Rocky Graziano: Boxer
- Rocky Colavito: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- The name received a massive surge in public visibility following the success of the 1976 film Rocky, starring Sylvester Stallone.
- It frequently originated as a nickname for Italian or Germanic names such as Rocco or Rochus.