Rockford Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROCK-ford / /ˈrɒk.fɔrd/English; Old Norse
Meaning
English: from the rock ford; Old Norse: rocky river crossing
Historical & Cultural Background
Rockford is a place name that has been used as a given name. It is derived from Old English elements referring to a river crossing. The name has been associated with various locations in England and the United States, notably Rockford, Illinois. It gained some popularity as a first name in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Rockford has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rockford was first seen in the United States in 1917. Rockford has ranked as high as #1106 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Rockford has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |