Unisex · #9,821 in 2026

Rockie

Current Rank
#9,821
Peak Rank
#1,204 (1958)
Total Babies
943
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,183 (145 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,204 (943 total)
👦As Boy Name
1914
First Year
2022
Last Year
1958
Peak Year
#1204
Peak Rank
943
Total Count
69
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1959
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#4183
Peak Rank
145
Total Count
17
Years Active

The Story of Rockie

As a girl name

Rockie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1959, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 15 Rockies were born — ranking #7,248 that year. As of 2026, Rockie ranks #7,248 for girls with 15 births, rising sharply (+83% over the past five years). In total, more than 145 Rockies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Rockie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 41 Rockies were born — ranking #1,204 that year. As of 2026, Rockie ranks #9,821 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 943 Rockies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Rockie

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rockie

What does the name Rockie mean?
Rockie is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Rockie in 2026?
In 2026, Rockie ranks #9,821 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Rockie most popular?
Rockie reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #1,204 that year with 41 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rockie most popular?
Rockie has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rockie.
Is Rockie a unisex name?
Yes — Rockie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 13% of Rockies assigned female and 87% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rockie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rockie include Lawerance, Grayden, Basilio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rockie

Rockie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 943 births in the dataset. Rockie's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #1,204. Use the chart and map above to compare Rockie'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.