Brock Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Brock is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Brock?
Brock is spelled B-R-O-C-K. The name has 5 letters.
Brock at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Brock is derived from an Old English word meaning “badger.”
- Origin
- Brock is commonly associated with Old English and Old Irish origins as a surname and given name.
- Pronunciation
- BRAWK · 1 syllable
Brock Popularity in 2025
Rank#810
Recorded Births306
- Boys usage fell 108 places to #810 and recorded 77 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Brock Mean?
Brock is derived from an Old English word meaning “badger.”
Origin: Brock is commonly associated with Old English and Old Irish origins as a surname and given name.
How Do You Pronounce Brock?
PronunciationBRAWK
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Brock?
- History
- Brock has historically been used as a surname in English-speaking countries and has also come to be used as a given name.
Brock Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 306 | #810 |
| 2024 | Boys | 383 | #702 |
| 2023 | Boys | 346 | #752 |
| 2022 | Boys | 323 | #782 |
| 2021 | Boys | 326 | #768 |
| 2020 | Boys | 371 | #687 |
| 2019 | Boys | 456 | #601 |
| 2018 | Boys | 508 | #549 |
| 2017 | Boys | 551 | #521 |
| 2016 | Boys | 689 | #449 |
| 2015 | Boys | 679 | #449 |
| 2014 | Boys | 748 | #415 |
| 2013 | Boys | 775 | #385 |
| 2012 | Boys | 938 | #335 |
| 2011 | Boys | 963 | #325 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,040 | #306 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,085 | #300 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,230 | #277 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,326 | #263 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,312 | #262 |
| 2005 | Girls | 5 | #16,462 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,260 | #260 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,349 | #245 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,378 | #243 |
When Was Brock Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2003 · Boys
1,378 recorded births
National rank #243
2004 · Boys
1,349 recorded births
National rank #245
2007 · Boys
1,326 recorded births
National rank #263
2006 · Boys
1,312 recorded births
National rank #262
Where Brock Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #173 | 7 |
| IA | #399 | 8 |
| MN | #420 | 13 |
| MI | #461 | 18 |
| OH | #470 | 22 |
| CO | #571 | 9 |
| WI | #618 | 7 |
| UT | #621 | 6 |