Rocco Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Rocco is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Rocco?
Rocco is spelled R-O-C-C-O. The name has 5 letters.
Rocco at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Rocco derives from an Old German word meaning “rest” or “repose.”
- Origin
- Rocco is commonly associated with Germanic origins and has been used in various European cultures.
- Pronunciation
- ROK-o · 2 syllables
Rocco Popularity in 2025
Rank#459
Recorded Births679
- Boys usage rose 42 places to #459 and recorded 70 more 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 Rocco Mean?
Rocco derives from an Old German word meaning “rest” or “repose.”
Origin: Rocco is commonly associated with Germanic origins and has been used in various European cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Rocco?
PronunciationROK-o
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Rocco?
- History
- The name Rocco has appeared in historical records primarily within Italian and German contexts and is often connected with saints and religious figures.
Rocco Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 679 | #459 |
| 2024 | Boys | 609 | #501 |
| 2023 | Boys | 592 | #508 |
| 2022 | Boys | 581 | #512 |
| 2021 | Boys | 586 | #502 |
| 2020 | Boys | 596 | #491 |
| 2019 | Boys | 576 | #497 |
| 2018 | Boys | 610 | #479 |
| 2017 | Boys | 663 | #456 |
| 2016 | Boys | 680 | #455 |
| 2015 | Boys | 657 | #463 |
| 2014 | Boys | 658 | #451 |
| 2013 | Boys | 693 | #424 |
| 2012 | Boys | 686 | #415 |
| 2011 | Boys | 709 | #400 |
| 2010 | Boys | 725 | #392 |
| 2009 | Boys | 785 | #385 |
| 2008 | Boys | 707 | #417 |
| 2007 | Boys | 627 | #446 |
| 2006 | Boys | 530 | #488 |
| 2005 | Boys | 443 | #545 |
| 2004 | Boys | 439 | #537 |
| 2003 | Boys | 299 | #662 |
| 2002 | Boys | 225 | #766 |
When Was Rocco 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.
2009 · Boys
785 recorded births
National rank #385
2010 · Boys
725 recorded births
National rank #392
2011 · Boys
709 recorded births
National rank #400
2008 · Boys
707 recorded births
National rank #417
Where Rocco 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #157 | 22 |
| NJ | #169 | 60 |
| NY | #196 | 102 |
| RI | #200 | 5 |
| PA | #213 | 59 |
| HI | #214 | 5 |
| MA | #230 | 26 |
| OH | #302 | 40 |