Is Rocco a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Rocco is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Rocco?

It’s currently ranked #444 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Rocco Boy

Popularity: #444 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationROK-oh / /ˈrɒk.oʊ/

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: rest; Latin: to rest

Historical & Cultural Background

Rocco is a name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word 'roccus', meaning rest. It is often associated with Saint Rocco, a 14th-century saint known for his care of the sick during the plague. The name has been popular in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide. In recent years, it has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Rocco has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

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Variants

Roc
Rocky

International Variants

Rocco (Italian)
Roc (French)
Roccos (Greek)

Famous people named Rocco

Rocco Mediate is an American professional golfer who has competed on the PGA Tour.

Rocco Dispirito is an American chef and television personality known for his cookbooks and appearances on cooking shows.

Rocco Buttiglione is an Italian politician and academic known for his work in the European Parliament.

Fictional characters named Rocco

Rocco is a character in the video game series 'Grand Theft Auto', known for his involvement in organized crime.

Rocco is a character in the animated series 'The Wild Thornberrys', where he is depicted as a friendly and adventurous animal.

Sibling Suggestions

Marco Luca Giovanni Antonio Matteo Vincenzo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rocco was first seen in the United States in 1891. Rocco has ranked as high as #694 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Rocco has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rocco (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	76	15%
CA	66	13%
PA	56	11%
FL	37	7%
IL	35	7%
OH	35	7%
TX	22	4%
MA	21	4%
CT	20	4%
NC	14	3%
AZ	14	3%
VA	13	3%
MI	11	2%
MN	10	2%
IA	9	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1891	5
1892	8
1893	6
1894	6
1895	8
1896	13
1897	12
1898	7
1899	15
1900	12
1901	14
1902	11
1903	22
1904	11
1905	19
1906	24
1907	25
1908	22
1909	43
1910	47
1911	69
1912	115
1913	164
1914	198
1915	290
1916	315
1917	320
1918	307
1919	332
1920	372
1921	350
1922	388
1923	332
1924	360
1925	316
1926	307
1927	330
1928	286
1929	275
1930	238
1931	218
1932	185
1933	210
1934	153
1935	179
1936	160
1937	128
1938	143
1939	141
1940	123
1941	135
1942	167
1943	153
1944	128
1945	132
1946	138
1947	175
1948	185
1949	187
1950	177
1951	185
1952	201
1953	213
1954	205
1955	228
1956	255
1957	255
1958	244
1959	236
1960	235
1961	190
1962	187
1963	188
1964	194
1965	173
1966	152
1967	152
1968	158
1969	155
1970	141
1971	150
1972	131
1973	121
1974	149
1975	117
1976	139
1977	153
1978	127
1979	187
1980	150
1981	150
1982	135
1983	139
1984	132
1985	133
1986	120
1987	146
1988	121
1989	142
1990	139
1991	106
1992	130
1993	124
1994	124
1995	130
1996	115
1997	98
1998	102
1999	98
2000	118
2001	238
2002	225
2003	299
2004	439
2005	443
2006	530
2007	627
2008	707
2009	785
2010	725
2011	709
2012	686
2013	693
2014	658
2015	657
2016	680
2017	663
2018	610
2019	576
2020	596
2021	586
2022	581
2023	592
2024	609