How Many People Are Named Rockland?

Complete statistics for the name Rockland: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rockland
Very Rare
English place name

Rockland means 'strong land' and is rarely heard today. Only 217 people named Rockland live in the US, making up just 1 in 1,521,001 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1954 with 14 births.

~217
Living in US
1 in 1,521,001
Americans
1954
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strong land
🌐
Origin
English place name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Determined Steadfast
33
Life Path Number

Life path number 33 suggests a person who's destined to make a significant impact in their community.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

282
Worldwide Bearers
#527,582
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
227
🇨🇦 Canada
16
🇹🇿 Tanzania
10
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
8
🇮🇳 India
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇧🇯 Benin
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇰🇪 Kenya
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
217 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
120
Would be under 30 (46%)
11
Would be 30–60 (4%)
131
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 262 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
54
Modern Appeal
66
International
65

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rockland Through the Generations

Rockland has been a name that's seen its ups and downs through the decades. Born in 1954, the peak year saw 14 babies given this name, but now, most Rocklands are over 60, with only a few younger ones around. This makes the name feel more rooted in the past, yet it's showing signs of rising again, bridging classic and modern tastes.

✨ Similar Names to Rockland

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rockland's English place name roots

📄 About the Name Rockland

How Many People Have the Name Rockland?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 217 people in the United States currently share the name Rockland. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,521,001 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rockland a Common or Rare Name?

Rockland is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rockland Mean?

Rockland means "strong land" and comes from English place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rockland in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Rockland Most Popular?

The name Rockland reached peak popularity in 1954, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rockland?

Approximately 217 people named Rockland live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 262. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,521,001 Americans.

Is Rockland a rare name?

Rockland is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,521,001 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rockland mean?

Rockland means "strong land" and comes from English place name origins.

Is Rockland more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rockland are male and 0% are female.

When was Rockland most popular?

Rockland peaked in 1954 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US217
All-Time Births262
1 in X1 in 1,521,001
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1954
World Rank#527,582
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.