Holding steady.
Popularity of Rockey since 1924
Babies named Rockey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 84 |
| 1950s | 343 |
| 1960s | 198 |
| 1970s | 147 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Rockey is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1924. It peaked in usage in 1957, but even then it never entered the top 1000, with an incidence of roughly 1 in several million births. Its trajectory has been stable but at very low levels, reflecting its status as an unconventional choice. The name likely derives from Rocky, an English word turned nickname, or from a surname. Rockey remains a distinctive option for parents seeking a rugged-sounding name with Old West undertones, though it has never achieved widespread popularity.
Rockey is likely a variant of Rocky, which derives from the English word 'rock' or from a nickname for a rugged person. Alternatively, it may have originated as a habitational surname from a place named Rockey, such as in Scotland or England. The name has been used sparingly in the United States since the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rock, Roc
Sibling names for Rockey
Names that share Rockey's style, for a brother or sister.
