Rocco
How to say it: RAH-koh · /ˈrɑkoʊ/
Germanic name possibly derived from hruoh (crow, rook); the Old High German hrok 'rest/repose' derivation is not supported by BtN. source 1
Rocco was the 452nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 679 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #433 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #452 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 679 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,882 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | +3% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #433 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Peak use came in the 2010s for Rocco, followed by a modest dip. Still near that high, it is likely to move upward again.
What goes with it
Chunky and forceful with a soft edge, Rocco carries strength and a saint name heritage. Enzo pairs naturally alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rocco is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Italian.
England and Wales: #246. Ireland: #259.
Famous people named Rocco
- Rocco Siffredi (born 1964)Italian pornographic actor
- Rocco Buttiglione (born 1948)Italian politician
- Rocco Granata (born 1938)Italian-Belgian singer and accordionist
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