Rocket
Meaningrocket · English
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,740 in 2021
23 babies were named Rocket in the US in 2025. It has climbed 459 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2014–2025
US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rocket you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rocket, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rocket would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRocket first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #3,740.
- New on the sceneRocket wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- TrendRocket has climbed 459 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Rocket means “rocket”.
About the name Rocket
Rocket is a boy name meaning “rocket”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ket”. US birth records list Rocket for boys from 2001 to 2025, in 22 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #3,740 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.8 | 260,870 girls |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 666,667 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.1 | 320,285 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 93,897 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 81,081 boys |
Questions about the name Rocket
What does the name Rocket mean?
Rocket means “rocket” in English.
Is Rocket a boy or girl name?
Rocket is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rocket?
Rocket ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#3,740).