Rising since 1996, #1,932 for boys today.
Popularity of Rockwell since 1914
Babies named Rockwell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 74 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 153 |
| 2010s | 714 |
| 2020s | 499 |
Meaning & origin
Rockwell is a distinctive English surname-turned-first name that has seen a steady rise in use since the mid-1990s. As of 2025, it ranks 1932nd among U.S. boy names, with about 1 in 21,351 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year was 2020, and it has been climbing in popularity since 1996. The name is most common in Utah, Arizona, and Michigan. Rockwell appeals to parents seeking a strong, place-derived name with a modern feel, offering the friendly nickname options Rock or Rocky.
Rockwell is an English habitational surname derived from Old English 'rocc' (rock) and 'wiella' (spring or stream). It originally referred to someone living near a rocky spring. As a given name, it emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, influenced by surname-as-first-name trends and the prominence of the Rockwell family in American business and culture.
Where Rockwell is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rock, Rocky
Sibling names for Rockwell
Names that share Rockwell's style, for a brother or sister.
