Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Rocco.
National Rank (2025)
#459
All-Time Peak Rank
#283 (1922)
Total U.S. Births
31,679
Unisex Distribution100.0% Boy / 0.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Rocco Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Rocco
According to SSA data, Rocco achieved its highest historical rank of #283 in 1922. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 785 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 3.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 135 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Rocco scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+3.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record785Births in 2009
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
135Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:80
1900s:203
1910s:2,157
1920s:3,316
1930s:1,755
1940s:1,523
1950s:2,200
1960s:1,785
1970s:1,415
1980s:1,368
1990s:1,166
2000s:4,411
2010s:6,657
2020s:3,643
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRo-cco
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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