Rocco

Meaning: Uncertain root, possibly crow, rest, or a roaring sound
Origin: Italian (from Germanic)

Nicknames: Rocky

Boy's name · #459 in the US (2025) · Comeback

Popularity over time

Rocco was #283 in 1922, slipped to #1266 by 1999, and has climbed back to #459 today. About 32,000 boys have carried it since 1891.

Across the states

In recent years, Rocco ran about twice its national rate across the Northeast.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 30 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Rocco ranks in other countries and regions.

#204 in Scotland (2025) · #231 in New Zealand (2025) · #246 in England & Wales (2025) · #259 in Ireland (2025) · #331 in Belgium (2025) · #802 in Netherlands (2025) · #967 in Switzerland (2025) · #1,193 in Austria (2025) · #633 in Canada (2024).

Famous Roccos

Rocco Buttiglione — Italian politician
Rocco Granata — Italian-Belgian singer and accordionist
Rocco Reitz — German footballer
Rocco Shein — Estonian footballer (born 2003)
Rocco Papaleo — Italian actor, film director and singer

In stories & tradition

Rocco Schiavone^it — Black Run (book)
Rocco Lampone^it — The Godfather (film)
Rocco Scott-Braxton^es — Home and Away (TV series)

What Roccos become

Among 357 notable people named Rocco:

No single standout — notable Roccos spread across many fields.

Spellings & nicknames

About 350 boys a year are given Rocky as their full name.

Similar names: Harlan · Rocky · Niko · Hugo · Roland · Carlo

Browse more boy names — popularity, trends and eras for 5,700+ American names, free.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service