Brock Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBROK / /brɒk/English; Old English
Meaning
English: Badger; Old English: From the brook
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Brock has roots in Old English, where it referred to a badger. It has been used as a surname and given name in England since the Middle Ages. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. It is often associated with strength and resilience due to its meaning.
Trend Summary
The name Brock has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brooks
International Variants
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Famous people named Brock
Brock Lesnar is a professional wrestler and mixed martial artist known for his time in WWE and UFC.
Brock Turner is known for his involvement in a high-profile legal case regarding sexual assault.
Brock Holt is a professional baseball player who has played for teams like the Boston Red Sox.
Brock Bowers is a college football player recognized for his performance at the University of Georgia.
Fictional characters named Brock
Brock is a character in the Pokémon franchise, serving as a Gym Leader and companion to Ash Ketchum.
Brock Samson is a character from the animated series The Venture Bros., known for his role as a bodyguard.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brock was first seen in the United States in 1914. Brock has ranked as high as #465 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Brock has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brock (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 34 | |
| CA | 26 | |
| OH | 23 | |
| AZ | 21 | |
| FL | 20 | |
| MN | 16 | |
| NC | 16 | |
| IN | 14 | |
| PA | 13 | |
| TN | 12 | |
| MO | 12 | |
| IL | 12 | |
| UT | 11 | |
| NY | 11 | |
| WI | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 51 |
| 1948 | 84 |
| 1949 | 39 |
| 1950 | 37 |
| 1951 | 47 |
| 1952 | 53 |
| 1953 | 47 |
| 1954 | 51 |
| 1955 | 53 |
| 1956 | 69 |
| 1957 | 63 |
| 1958 | 49 |
| 1959 | 62 |
| 1960 | 62 |
| 1961 | 82 |
| 1962 | 93 |
| 1963 | 119 |
| 1964 | 188 |
| 1965 | 188 |
| 1966 | 164 |
| 1967 | 145 |
| 1968 | 128 |
| 1969 | 142 |
| 1970 | 192 |
| 1971 | 177 |
| 1972 | 174 |
| 1973 | 150 |
| 1974 | 242 |
| 1975 | 617 |
| 1976 | 645 |
| 1977 | 654 |
| 1978 | 518 |
| 1979 | 703 |
| 1980 | 688 |
| 1981 | 486 |
| 1982 | 429 |
| 1983 | 437 |
| 1984 | 568 |
| 1985 | 712 |
| 1986 | 818 |
| 1987 | 733 |
| 1988 | 683 |
| 1989 | 763 |
| 1990 | 1,041 |
| 1991 | 868 |
| 1992 | 873 |
| 1993 | 762 |
| 1994 | 763 |
| 1995 | 851 |
| 1996 | 887 |
| 1997 | 945 |
| 1998 | 1,027 |
| 1999 | 1,092 |
| 2000 | 1,219 |
| 2001 | 1,092 |
| 2002 | 1,190 |
| 2003 | 1,378 |
| 2004 | 1,349 |
| 2005 | 1,260 |
| 2006 | 1,312 |
| 2007 | 1,326 |
| 2008 | 1,230 |
| 2009 | 1,085 |
| 2010 | 1,040 |
| 2011 | 963 |
| 2012 | 938 |
| 2013 | 775 |
| 2014 | 748 |
| 2015 | 679 |
| 2016 | 689 |
| 2017 | 550 |
| 2018 | 508 |
| 2019 | 456 |
| 2020 | 371 |
| 2021 | 326 |
| 2022 | 322 |
| 2023 | 346 |
| 2024 | 378 |