Rock Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROCK / /rɒk/English; Old German
Meaning
English: stone; Old German: strong
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rock has roots in both English and Old German cultures. In English, it is often associated with strength and stability, reflecting the solid nature of a rock. The name has been used in various contexts, including as a nickname and a given name. It has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
The name Rock has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rock was first seen in the United States in 1913. Rock has ranked as high as #954 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Rock has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rock (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 34 |
| 1953 | 52 |
| 1954 | 83 |
| 1955 | 141 |
| 1956 | 136 |
| 1957 | 155 |
| 1958 | 138 |
| 1959 | 133 |
| 1960 | 101 |
| 1961 | 87 |
| 1962 | 77 |
| 1963 | 53 |
| 1964 | 50 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1968 | 32 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 20 |