Boy · #4,870 in 2026

Rocker

Name: Popularity of the name Rocker in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rocker, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,870

Peak Rank

#3,998 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2014

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#3998

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rocker

Rocker first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 27 Rockers were born — ranking #3,998 that year. As of 2026, Rocker ranks #4,870 for baby boys with 20 births, with steady use. In total, more than 66 Rockers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Rocker

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rocker is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Wrecker
Recur
Rucker
Raker
Riker
Recker
Ryker
Roker
Racker
Ricker
Rooker
Wreaker

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rocker

What does the name Rocker mean?

Rocker is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rocker in 2026?

In 2026, Rocker ranks #4,870 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Rocker most popular?

Rocker reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,998 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rocker most popular?

Rocker has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rocker.

Is Rocker a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rocker is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rocker?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rocker include Dawood, Jasani, Maisen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rocker

Rocker is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 66 births in the dataset. Rocker's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,998. Use the chart and map above to compare Rocker's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.