Rocky
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Rock, stone, rest
Origin: English/Italian
Popularity: Ranked #568 in 2025 with 520 babies born.
History: Rocky surged in the 2010s-2020s. Rocky Balboa — the Italian Stallion — is perhaps the most American movie character ever created. Sylvester Stallone wrote and starred in the ultimate underdog story. The Rocky statue in Philadelphia is a secular shrine to American determination. Rocky means getting up every time you get knocked down.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Rocky? About 1 in 5,912 babies born in 2025 were named Rocky, or roughly 1.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rocky
What does the name Rocky mean?
Rocky means “Rock, stone, rest” from English/Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Rocky?
Rocky has English/Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “Rock, stone, rest”.
How popular is Rocky?
Rocky ranked #568 in 2025 — given to 520 babies that year.
When was Rocky most popular?
Rocky peaked in 1957 with 909 babies registered that year.
Is Rocky a boy or girl name?
Rocky is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Rockys in registered births are male.
Is the name Rocky rising or falling in popularity?
Rocky has risen 4963 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5531 in 2020 to #568 in 2025.
How long has Rocky been recorded?
Rocky appears in birth records across 113 years — from 1913 through 2025.