Rocco
- US rank
- #459
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #281 in 1922
679 babies were named Rocco in the US in 2025. It has climbed 32 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1891–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rocco you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,516 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rocco, 679 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rocco would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRocco first shows up in US birth records in 1891, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 134 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1922, when it reached #281.
- Then vs nowRocco is 6.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 16,639 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,516.
- TrendRocco has climbed 32 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #459. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRocco is most popular in Connecticut, where it ranks #157, followed by New Jersey (#169) and New York (#196). It's in the top 1,000 in 28 states.
About the name Rocco
Rocco is a boy name of German and Italian origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-cco”. US birth records list Rocco for boys from 1891 to 2025, in 135 of those 135 years. Its best year was 1922, when it ranked #281 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #459, with 679 babies.
Origin:German namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 78 | 12,826 boys |
| 1900s | 147 | 6,802 boys |
| 1910s | 312 | 3,205 boys |
| 1920s | 301 | 3,321 boys |
| 1930s | 167 | 6,001 boys |
| 1940s | 103 | 9,732 boys |
| 1950s | 108 | 9,219 boys |
| 1960s | 92 | 10,827 boys |
| 1970s | 86 | 11,675 boys |
| 1980s | 74 | 13,470 boys |
| 1990s | 60 | 16,720 boys |
| 2000s | 220 | 4,555 boys |
| 2010s | 354 | 2,826 boys |
| 2020s | 352 | 2,843 boys |
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Rocco
What is the origin of the name Rocco?
Rocco has German, Italian roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Rocco a boy or girl name?
Rocco is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rocco?
Rocco ranked #459 for US boys in 2025, given to 679 babies. Its best year was 1922 (#281).