Rock

Rock is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 20 boys in the United States.

Rock at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rock

Rock belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rock first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #618 in 1957, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 2,664 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rock in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#618 in 1957
Peak year
1957
Babies named Rock in 2024
20
Total since 1880
2,664

Rock in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2636 in 2002
Babies named Rock in 2016
3
Total since 1996
13

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rock mean?

The meaning of Rock is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rock a boy or girl name?

Rock is a boy name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rock?

Rock comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rock?

Rock first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #618 in 1957, and 20 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].