How Many People Are Named Rocco?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Rocco

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 3,207 living people in the United States currently have the first name Rocco. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 6,963 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #405 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~3,207CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)6,963Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#405U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1940 (128 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~3,207
Historical Births (SSA)
6,963
All-Time Rank
#405
Historical Peak
1940

Key Insights for Rocco

Estimated Living Bearers
~3,207 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#405
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
1940
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Male
92% Male · 8% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~401 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Rocco

Living Population Model
~3,207

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
6,963

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
4,938

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
51 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1940

Highest annual total: 128 registrations in 1940.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (+0%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Rocco has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Rocco (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1940 (~128 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201037370
201137370
201237370
201337370
201437370
201537370
201637370
201737370
201837370
201937370
202037370
202137370
202237370
202337370
202437370

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
98/100
1950s
79/100
1960s
48/100
1970s
21/100
1980s
9/100
1990s
5/100
2000s
29/100
2010s
29/100
2020s
14/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Rocco has been predominantly masculine (92% male vs 8% female).

Male: 92% (~6,407 births)Female: 8% (~556 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Rocco

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Rocco in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Rocco appeared 4,938 times, ranking #459 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
4,938 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#459
Census Sex Breakdown
92% M · 8% F

Where Is the Name Rocco Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~401 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~40112.5%
Texas (TX)~2959.2%
Florida (FL)~2186.8%
New York (NY)~1966.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~1284%
Illinois (IL)~1253.9%
Ohio (OH)~1153.6%
Georgia (GA)~1063.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 3,207 people named Rocco are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 51 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Rocco: 51 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocco

How many people in the U.S. are named Rocco?

Approximately 3,207 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Rocco. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 6,963 birth applications for Rocco between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Rocco?

Rocco ranks #405 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Rocco comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Rocco most popular in America?

The name Rocco reached its peak historical popularity in 1940, when 128 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Rocco?

Rocco has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Rocco?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Rocco has been predominantly masculine (92% male vs 8% female).

Where is the name Rocco most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Rocco resides in California, with approximately 401 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Rocco in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Rocco appeared 4,938 times in census returns, ranking #459 in official 2020 returns.

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