Boy · #7,201 in 2026

Rockland

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

Current Rank

#7,201

Peak Rank

#2,114 (1954)

Total Babies

282

5-Yr Trend

-12%

1945

First Year

2026

Last Year

1954

Peak Year

#2114

Peak Rank

282

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rockland

The earliest SSA record of Rockland as a baby boy name dates back to 1945, when 6 babies received it. 1954 was its biggest year on record, with 14 newborns named Rockland — #2,114 in the national rankings. The 1950s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 32% of all recorded Rocklands. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,201 among baby boy names with 10 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 282 Rocklands have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Rockland

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

Reclined
Rolland
Ragland
Rocklin
Reckoned
Roland
Reclaimed
Rowland
Ryland
Richland
Brookland
Reiland

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rockland

What does the name Rockland mean?

Rockland is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1945. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rockland in 2026?

In 2026, Rockland ranks #7,201 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Rockland most popular?

Rockland reached its peak popularity in 1954, ranking #2,114 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Rockland a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rockland?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rockland include Philander, Garnell, Antwine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rockland

Rockland is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1945 and has accumulated 282 births in the dataset. Rockland's peak popularity came in 1954 when it ranked #2,114. Use the chart and map above to compare Rockland'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.