Rock

Boy name

Rock has been given to 2,681 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1957.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,681

Peak year

1957 (155 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

▼ -43%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rock — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rickboy

81,964 babies since 1919

Brockboy

43,615 babies since 1914

Rockyboy

29,134 babies since 1913

Dockboy

5,383 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rock.

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2,711 babies since 1906

Doranboy

2,711 babies since 1912

Waltboy

2,634 babies since 1893

Dannielboy

2,604 babies since 1923

Flintboy

2,601 babies since 1913

Mauryboy

2,770 babies since 1889

Prentissboy

2,789 babies since 1887

Roddyboy

2,541 babies since 1914

FAQ

How popular is the name Rock?

Rock has been given to 2,681 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rock peak?

Rock peaked in 1957, when 155 babies were given the name.

Is Rock a girl or boy name?

Rock is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rock are boys).

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