boy name
Rocco
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#459 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Rocco in the US, 1880–2025
Rocco first appears in US records in 1891. It peaked in 2009, when 785 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 679.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Rocco popular?
Steady Rocco has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
| 2020s | 3,643 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,657 | |
| 2000s | 4,411 | |
| 1990s | 1,166 | |
| 1980s | 1,368 | |
| 1970s | 1,415 | |
| 1960s | 1,785 | |
| 1950s | 2,200 | |
| 1940s | 1,523 | |
| 1930s | 1,755 | |
| 1920s | 3,316 | |
| 1910s | 2,157 | |
| 1900s | 203 | |
| 1890s | 80 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rocco a boy or a girl name?
Rocco is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Rocco a popular name right now?
Rocco has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
How popular is the name Rocco?
In 2025, Rocco ranked #459 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Rocco most popular?
Rocco was most popular in 2009, when about 785 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.