How old is someone named Rocky?
The average Rocky is 44 years old.
Half of all living Rockys are between 26 and 65.
When was Rocky popular?
Rocky is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1957 but no single era. You'll meet Rockys of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 60 | 0 |
| 1920s | 158 | 0 |
| 1930s | 203 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,064 | 520 |
| 1950s | 7,043 | 4,700 |
| 1960s | 4,622 | 3,700 |
| 1970s | 3,712 | 3,400 |
| 1980s | 4,390 | 4,100 |
| 1990s | 1,756 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 1,767 | 1,700 |
| 2010s | 2,160 | 2,100 |
| 2020s | 2,199 | 2,200 |
How many Rockys are still alive?
About 24,000 Rockys are alive in the US today. That's 83% of the roughly 29,000 babies named Rocky since 1913.
Most Rockys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Rocky?
About one in three living Rockys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Rocky an old name?
Somewhat. Rocky is older than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rocky will be 38 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Rockys make up more of the total.
Is Rocky a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.3% of living Rockys are men.
Names the same age as Rocky
NAME TWIN
Rocky's name twin is Valerie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Valerie's age curve is the closest match to Rocky's: 85% alike.
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Questions about the name Rocky
How old is the average Rocky?
The average Rocky in the US is 44 years old. The median is 47, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rocky?
About 24,000 Rockys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 29,000 babies given the name since 1913.
When was the name Rocky most popular?
In 1957, when about 920 baby boys were named Rocky.
Is Rocky a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 31% of living Rockys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this