Rockland
Meaningrocky land · English
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,114 in 1954
9 babies were named Rockland in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,623 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1945–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rockland you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rockland, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rockland would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRockland first shows up in US birth records in 1945, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 80 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1954, when it ranked #2,114. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRockland has slipped 1,623 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Rockland means “rocky land”.
About the name Rockland
Rockland is a boy name of English origin meaning “rocky land”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Rockland for boys from 1945 to 2025, in 31 of those 81 years. Its best year was 1954, when it ranked #2,114 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.2 | 310,559 boys |
| 1950s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 290,698 boys |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 159,574 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 Rockland
What does the name Rockland mean?
Rockland means “rocky land” in English.
What is the origin of the name Rockland?
Rockland has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rockland a boy or girl name?
Rockland is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rockland?
Rockland ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1954 (#2,114).