Holding steady.
Popularity of Rockie since 1914
Babies named Rockie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 | 89 |
| 1950s | 6 | 307 |
| 1960s | 25 | 185 |
| 1970s | 11 | 136 |
| 1980s | 0 | 91 |
| 1990s | 0 | 47 |
| 2000s | 5 | 25 |
| 2010s | 26 | 25 |
| 2020s | 55 | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Rockie is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1914. It reached its peak popularity in 1958, after which its use declined sharply. Despite a stable trajectory in recent years, it remains a rare name with less than one in one million babies given the name in the latest data. The name is unisex, though historically more common for boys. Rockie has no strong regional association, appearing sparsely across the United States.
Rockie is a modern English name, likely a spelling variant of Rocky, itself derived from the English word 'rock' or a diminutive of names like Rocco. It may also have been influenced by the nickname for someone with a sturdy or unyielding nature. The name gained modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rock
Sibling names for Rockie
Names that share Rockie's style, for a brother or sister.
