Rocky
Rocky: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rocky
- A diminutive of the male given names Robert, Ricky, Rocco, Roch, and Rock.
Etymology
Diminutives with -y.
How popular is Rocky?
Since 1880, 447 girls and 28,687 boys in the U.S. have been named Rocky (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3128 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #240 in 1955. In 2025 it ranked #568 for boys, with 563 babies given the name.
Names similar to Rocky
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Rocky
Names that peaked around the same time as Rocky and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Rocky FAQ
What does the name Rocky mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Robert, Ricky, Rocco, Roch, and Rock. Diminutives with -y.
How popular is the name Rocky?
Since 1880, 447 girls and 28,687 boys in the U.S. have been named Rocky (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3128 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #240 in 1955. In 2025 it ranked #568 for boys, with 563 babies given the name.
Is Rocky a boy or girl name?
Rocky is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 447 girls and 28,687 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.