An estimated 23,443 living Americans are named Rocky.
How rare is Rocky?
Rocky is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 520 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 42.8% from its 1957 peak.
How old is the typical Rocky?
The median age of a living American named Rocky is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 65 years old.
Is Rocky still popular?
Yes — Rocky is currently rising in popularity, with 520 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.5× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Rocky most common?
Rocky has its strongest geographic signal in Idaho, where it appears 4.8× more often than the national baseline.
1913Peak 19572025
Peak year
1957
Decline from peak
42.8%
2025
520
All-time
28,687
Diaspora map
Rocky broke out in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming (1954) and became over-represented in 26 states over 25 years.
Broke out: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming, 1954 · over-represented in 26 states over 25 years
