Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Roc since 1952
Babies named Roc per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Roc is a rare and modern given name that entered U.S. records in 1952. Its peak popularity came in 2010, though overall usage has remained extremely low. As of 2025, Roc ranks 8910, with approximately 1 in 213,510 newborns receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent decades, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. There are no strong regional concentrations recorded. Roc may appeal to parents seeking a short, strong, one-syllable name with a modern feel, possibly inspired by the word 'rock' or the Italian name Rocco.
Roc first appeared in U.S. records in 1952. It may be a shortened form of names like Rocco or a respelling of Rock, used as a given name influenced by the word 'rock' or the surname Rock. Its use has been rare but steady.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Rock
Sibling names for Roc
Names that share Roc's style, for a brother or sister.
