Rocky
How to say it: ROK-ee · /ˈrɑki/
From English word 'rock'; also short form of Italian Rocco meaning 'rest'. Popularized as an independent given name.
Rocky was the 551st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 520 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1950s, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #394 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #551 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 520 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,375 |
| Peak decade | 1950s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #394 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity for Rocky crested in the 1950s and now rests well below that level. A small lift is expected in the near future.
What goes with it
Crisp edges over soft sounds give Rocky a strong nature feel. Colt and Brock belong to the same style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rocky is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian.
Famous people named Rocky
- Rocky Marciano (1923–1969)American heavyweight boxing champion
- Rocky Carroll (born 1963)American actor
- Rocky Graziano (1919–1990)American boxer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone): titular boxer protagonist of the Rocky film franchise since 1976
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