Total births
384
Unisex name · since 2001
Rocket
Rocket has 384 recorded births since 2001 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5385
- among boys today
- 384
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rocket is the #5385 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 384 recorded since 2001.
Rocket has 384 recorded births among boys since 2001, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5385 as of the latest data, more common than 62% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #5385 among boys today
- 384 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rocket is currently the #5385 unisex name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 384 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5385
- among boys today
- 384
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Rocket vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5385
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Rocket was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
29 babies were named Rocket in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Rocket compares
384 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
Rocket's all-time total is 5% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rocket | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 384 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rocket's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rocket's SSA record in two at 2015 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 2005, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rocket at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#5,385
Active since
2001
Rocket popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Rocket popularity over time - girls
45 total births recorded since 2014 (Rocket as girls' name)
Rocket by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rocket's strongest decade.
199 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Rocket births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 57
2000s
57 births
- 2010s
2010s
199 births
- 2020s
2020s
128 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 199 births (52% of all-time use).
Rocket by state
Where Rocket concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 48 | 12.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 20 | 5.2% |
California share of Rocket's total US births 12.5%
Even split
48 of 384 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rocket? ▼
Rocket has been given to 384 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5385 as of the latest data. 29 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Rocket most popular? ▼
Rocket was most popular in the 2010s decade with 199 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Rocket most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rocket are California (48 births), Texas (20 births).
Is Rocket a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rocket is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 384 births, and as a girl's name it has 45 births.
How long has the name Rocket been used? ▼
Rocket has been recorded in Social Security data since 2001, spanning 25 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rocket? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rocco, Rocky, Rock, Rockwell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rocket's data
- Rocket's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (199 total births) through the 2020s (128) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rockets (48 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Rocket
Nearby Names Like Rocket
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rocket
Rocco Boy
#501 31,679 births
Rocky Boy
#657 28,687 births
Rock Boy
#4906 2,681 births
Rockwell Boy
#2047 1,801 births
Rockie Boy
943 births
Compare Rocket side by side: Rocket vs Rocco Rocket vs Rocky Rocket vs Rock
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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, 2001–2025 (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. "Rocket: #5385 Unisex Name - 384 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rocket. 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 Rocket 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.