Rising since 2011, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Rockland since 1945
Babies named Rockland per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rockland's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Rockland is a rare but steadily growing choice in American baby names. First recorded in 1945, it spent decades in obscurity before beginning a gradual upward trend in 2011. Its peak year so far was 2021, when it achieved its highest usage on record. In 2025, Rockland ranked 8,243rd, given to roughly 1 in every 189,786 boys. The name's appeal lies in its rugged, outdoorsy feel, drawing on the popularity of place names and 'rock' inspired names like Rocky and Rockwell. Although it has not yet cracked the top 1,000, its consistent rise suggests it may continue gaining favor among parents seeking a distinctive, strong sounding name with an earthy origin.
Rockland is a place name and surname of English origin, derived from Old English 'rocc' (rock) and 'land' (land). It originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a rocky area or came from any of several places named Rockland in England, such as Rockland All Saints and Rockland St Peter in Norfolk. As a given name, it is a modern coinage that gained traction in the United States beginning in the mid-20th century, consistent with the fashion for surnames and place names as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rock, Rocky
Sibling names for Rockland
Names that share Rockland's style, for a brother or sister.
