Total births
31,679
Boys' name · since 1891
Rocco
Since 1891, U.S. Social Security records show 31,679 babies named Rocco, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #501
- among boys today
- 31,679
- born since 1891
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 96%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rocco is the #501 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 31,679 recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Rocco recorded 31,679 times among boys since 1891, holding rank #501 nationally today, ahead of 96% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 2025.
- #501 among boys today
- 31,679 born since 1891
- 2010s peak decade
- 96% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rocco is currently the #501 boys' name in America, more common than 96% of boys - 31,679 born since 1891, peaking in the 2010s.
- #501
- among boys today
- 31,679
- born since 1891
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 96%
- more common than other boys
Rocco vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#501
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 96% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Rocco was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
785 babies were named Rocco in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Rocco compares
31,679 Top 5% higher than 95% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rocco's all-time total is 86x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rocco | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 31,679 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 785 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rocco's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rocco's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 785, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rocco at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2009
Current rank
#501
Active since
1891
Rocco popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 785
- Annual births at peak, across 135 years of records
Rocco popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1984 (Rocco as girls' name)
Rocco by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rocco's strongest decade.
6,657 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Rocco births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 80
1890s
80 births
- 1900s 203
1900s
203 births
- 1910s 2,157
1910s
2,157 births
- 1920s
1920s
3,316 births
- 1930s 1,755
1930s
1,755 births
- 1940s 1,523
1940s
1,523 births
- 1950s 2,200
1950s
2,200 births
- 1960s 1,785
1960s
1,785 births
- 1970s 1,415
1970s
1,415 births
- 1980s 1,368
1980s
1,368 births
- 1990s 1,166
1990s
1,166 births
- 2000s
2000s
4,411 births
- 2010s
2010s
6,657 births
- 2020s
2020s
3,643 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 6,657 births (21% of all-time use).
How Rocco compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rocco's total volume
Rocco vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rocco by state
Where Rocco concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 7,608 | 24.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 3,576 | 11.3% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 3,559 | 11.2% |
| #4 | California | | 2,195 | 6.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 1,877 | 5.9% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 1,531 | 4.8% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 1,479 | 4.7% |
| #8 | Connecticut | | 1,271 | 4.0% |
New York share of Rocco's total US births 24.0%
Even split
7,608 of 31,679 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 41 reporting states.
Rocco appears in 41 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rocco? ▼
31,679 babies have been named Rocco since 1891. It currently ranks #501 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 785 births.
When was Rocco most popular? ▼
Rocco was most popular in the 2010s decade with 6,657 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Rocco most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rocco are New York (7,608 births), New Jersey (3,576 births), Pennsylvania (3,559 births).
How long has the name Rocco been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rocco since 1891 -- 135 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Rocco? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rocky, Rock, Rockwell, Rockie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rocco's data
- Rocco's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (6,657 total births) through the 2020s (3,643) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Roccos (7,608 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rocco
Nearby Names Like Rocco
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rocco
Rocky Boy
#657 28,687 births
Rock Boy
#4906 2,681 births
Rockwell Boy
#2047 1,801 births
Rockie Boy
943 births
Rockey Boy
941 births
Compare Rocco side by side: Rocco vs Rocky Rocco vs Rock Rocco vs Rockwell
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rocco
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1891–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rocco: #501 Boys' Name - 31,679 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rocco. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rocco draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.