Brock
Meaning: Badger, brook
Origin: Old English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #215
Total births: 1,126
History: Brock peaked in the 2000s in Australia. Peter Brock — the 'King of the Mountain' — won Bathurst 9 times. The Brock name is synonymous with Bathurst 1000, V8s, and Australian motorsport glory.
Explore more at Australian Baby Names on BabyNa.me
Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2009) | #100 |
| Babies named Brock in 2009 | 102 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,126 |
| Peak year | 2003 (131 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #69 |
| Years in records | 1997–2009 (10 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 25 spots |
Frequently asked about Brock
What does the name Brock mean?
Brock means “Badger, brook” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Brock?
Brock has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Badger, brook”.
How popular is Brock in Australia?
Brock ranked #100 in Australia in 2009 — given to 102 babies that year.
When was Brock most popular?
Brock peaked in 2003 with 131 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Brock a boy or girl name?
Brock is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Brocks in registered births are male.
Is the name Brock rising or falling in popularity?
Brock has fallen 25 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #75 in 2004 to #100 in 2009.
How long has Brock been recorded in Australia?
Brock appears in birth records in Australia across 10 years — from 1997 through 2009.