Rockford
Meaningrocky ford · English
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,821 in 1956
10 babies were named Rockford in the US in 2025. It has climbed 388 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rockford, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rockford would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRockford first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1956, when it ranked #1,821. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRockford is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 169,492.
- TrendRockford has climbed 388 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Rockford means “rocky ford”.
About the name Rockford
Rockford is a boy name of English origin meaning “rocky ford”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Rockford for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 72 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1956, when it ranked #1,821 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.8 | 171,429 boys |
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 1940s | 3.1 | 319,489 boys |
| 1950s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
| 1960s | 3.4 | 294,985 boys |
| 1970s | 4.4 | 227,790 boys |
| 1980s | 5.0 | 199,203 boys |
| 1990s | 1.9 | 518,135 boys |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 386,100 boys |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 143,266 boys |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 175,439 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Rockford
What does the name Rockford mean?
Rockford means “rocky ford” in English.
What is the origin of the name Rockford?
Rockford has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rockford a boy or girl name?
Rockford is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rockford?
Rockford ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1956 (#1,821).