Rock
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Rock since 1913 — 2,681 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rock
Rock is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,566 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 2,681 American babies have been named Rock. Its peak came in 1957, when 155 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rock stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rock year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,566 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,021 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,207 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,086 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,749 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,829 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,449 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,727 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,478 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,506 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,669 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,671 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3,394 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,648 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,625 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,694 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,618 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,236 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,469 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,867 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,302 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,439 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,817 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,297 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,943 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,731 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,057 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,280 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,918 |
| 1980 | 29 | #1,950 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,430 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,197 |
| 1965 | 35 | #1,314 |
| 1960 | 101 | #763 |
| 1955 | 141 | #627 |
| 1950 | 18 | #1,800 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,949 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,447 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,201 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,759 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,021 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Rock
- Rock Hudson Actor · 1925–1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rock mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Rock in 2025?
Rock ranked #5,566 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rock?
2,681 babies have been named Rock in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rock most popular?
Rock peaked in 1957, when 155 newborns received the name.
Is Rock a boy or girl name?
Rock is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rock rising or falling?
Rock is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rock?
Well-known people named Rock include Rock Hudson (actor).