Rocky Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Rocky is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Rocky?
Rocky is spelled R-O-C-K-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Rocky at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Rocky means “rock” or “stone.”
- Origin
- Rocky is commonly used as a nickname derived from the English word “rock”, often given to individuals with a sturdy or solid character or appearance.
- Pronunciation
- RAHK-ee · 2 syllables
Rocky Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,517
Recorded Births43
Rank#568
Recorded Births520
- Girls usage rose 241 places to #3,517 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 88 places to #568 and recorded 101 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 Rocky Mean?
Rocky means “rock” or “stone.”
Origin: Rocky is commonly used as a nickname derived from the English word “rock”, often given to individuals with a sturdy or solid character or appearance.
How Do You Pronounce Rocky?
PronunciationRAHK-ee
Syllables2
Rocky Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 43 | #3,517 |
| 2025 | Boys | 520 | #568 |
| 2024 | Girls | 40 | #3,758 |
| 2024 | Boys | 419 | #656 |
| 2023 | Girls | 31 | #4,454 |
| 2023 | Boys | 263 | #884 |
| 2022 | Girls | 36 | #4,041 |
| 2022 | Boys | 268 | #884 |
| 2021 | Girls | 27 | #4,833 |
| 2021 | Boys | 266 | #869 |
| 2020 | Girls | 22 | #5,487 |
| 2020 | Boys | 264 | #860 |
| 2019 | Girls | 16 | #7,025 |
| 2019 | Boys | 267 | #841 |
| 2018 | Girls | 13 | #8,146 |
| 2018 | Boys | 237 | #907 |
| 2017 | Girls | 10 | #9,943 |
| 2017 | Boys | 217 | #958 |
| 2016 | Boys | 217 | #954 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 231 | #925 |
| 2014 | Boys | 211 | #986 |
| 2013 | Boys | 197 | #997 |
| 2012 | Boys | 188 | #1,032 |
When Was Rocky 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.
1957 · Boys
909 recorded births
National rank #252
1956 · Boys
890 recorded births
National rank #243
1960 · Boys
858 recorded births
National rank #273
1955 · Boys
858 recorded births
National rank #240
Where Rocky 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #79 | 11 |
| UT | #158 | 34 |
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| WA | #336 | 22 |
| AZ | #343 | 22 |
| OR | #351 | 11 |
| NV | #362 | 8 |
| CO | #385 | 16 |