Rocky
r(oc)-ky
US Popularity:1709
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Rook; Crow; Raven
Rocky is a masculine name whose roots are somewhat elusive. Well-known for the Rocky films and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, movie and musical fans alike can appreciate this classic title. Derived from the Italian and German Rocco, Rocky is considered to be inspired by names with the Old High German element roch, meaning “rook” or “crow.” Another possible root is the Germanic raban, keeping up the mysterious black bird theme with the meaning “raven.” Rocky has also been found as a surname dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period of England, where it was a topographical name for families living on or near a rocky area. From its iconic use in pop culture to its links to badass birds and earthy terrains, Rocky is for the tenacious tot unafraid of standing their ground and letting their personality shine.
Famous People Named Rocky
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Rocky MarcianoBoxer
Rocky Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Rocky is currently #1400 on The Bump
Boy:Rocky is currently #392 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Rocky is currently #1709 in U.S. births
Boy:Rocky is currently #587 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1709
in 2022
+ 4
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Rocky
Name Doctor, Roch
Behind the Name, Rocky, June 2023
Behind the Name, Rocco, December 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Rocky
House of Names, Rocky History, Family Crests & Coats of Arms
IMDb, Rocky IMDb, The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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