Total births
941
Boys' name · since 1924
Rockey
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 941 babies named Rockey, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 941
- total births
- 1924–2023
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Rockey sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 941 recorded since 1924.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rockey has been recorded 941 times among boys since 1924, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 2023.
- 941 total births
- 1924–2023 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
941 boys have been named Rockey since 1924, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2023.
- 941
- total births
- 1924–2023
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Rockey was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
51 babies were named Rockey in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Rockey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rockey's full recorded timeline at 1969, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1924, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1957 peak of 51 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rockey at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Rockey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–2023
- Peak year (1957)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Rockey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Rockey's strongest decade.
343 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Rockey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 84
1940s
84 births
- 1950s
1950s
343 births
- 1960s
1960s
198 births
- 1970s
1970s
147 births
- 1980s 112
1980s
112 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 343 births (36% of all-time use).
How Rockey 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 Rockey's total volume
Rockey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rockey by state
Where Rockey concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 30 | 3.2% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Rockey's total US births 3.2%
Even split
30 of 941 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rockey? ▼
Rockey has been given to 941 babies in the U.S. since 1924, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 51 babies were born in 1957, its single highest year.
When was Rockey most popular? ▼
Rockey was most popular in the 1950s decade with 343 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Rockey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rockey are Texas (30 births), California (16 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Rockey been used? ▼
Rockey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1924, spanning 100 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Rockey? ▼
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 Rockey's data
- Rockey's decade-level peak was the 1950s (343 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Rockeys (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Rockey
Nearby Names Like Rockey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rockey
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Rocky Boy
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Rock Boy
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Rockwell Boy
#2047 1,801 births
Rockie Boy
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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, 1924–2023 (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. "Rockey: Baby Name Since 1924 - 941 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rockey. 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 Rockey 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.