The name Rocky is a girl's name meaning "rock or rest".

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Short for Rocco, this bold nickname has a more peaceful meaning: "rest". But Rocky sounds wild and edgy – even more so for girls. 
 
Many will still think of Rocky Balboa but this name has modern cred. In 2010, Zendaya made her television debut playing Rocky Blue (short for Raquel) in the Disney show Shake it Up, giving this name a cool girl flair. Today, people may think of controversial rapper A$AP Rocky. 
 
About 30 baby girls - and 260 boys - receive this name each year in the US.

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The name Rocky peaked for girls at #3128 in 1954. The name is most popular in ROCKY, ROCKY, and ROCKY. Rocky is also used for boys, ranking #657 in 2024.

The name Rocky is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning "rock; rest; rook".

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A popular choice back in the 50s and 70s, Rocky fell into decline after Sylvester Stallone's battered but not beaten boxer character became the overwhelming association many had with the name. Now, nearly five decades on from when the first Rocky movie was released, this tough yet playful name is back in style, ready to forge an identity of its own. Given to around 420 boys in the US in a recent year, it was one of the fastest rising names in the charts.
 
Rocky can be considered an English word name, referring to an environment with many rocks, or it can be viewed as a nickname-name, derived from Rocco, meaning "rest, repose" or "rook", or from Roderick, meaning "famous ruler". Alternatively, it has been used simply as a nickname for someone strong and rugged.
 
Boxer Rocky Marciano was a notable bearer who helped popularize the name back in the 50s, however, the more resurgence of Rocky is likely down to the actress Sarah Michelle Geller and actor Freddie Prinze Jr. choosing it for their son back in 2012. It subsequently reappeared in the US Top 1000 in 2013 and has been on the rise ever since.

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The name Rocky is currently ranked #657 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #240 in 1955. The name is most popular in ROCKY, ROCKY, and ROCKY. Rocky is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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