How Many People Are Named Rockwell?
Complete statistics for the name Rockwell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rockwell means 'ruddy spring' and it's very rare, with only 1,550 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 212,849 Americans. It's a modern name, with most Rockwells under 30 and peaking in popularity in 2017.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 1,722 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rockwell Through the Generations
Rockwell has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 1,550 people named Rockwell alive today, the name's peak year was 2017, when 110 babies were given this moniker. The majority of Rockwells are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern choice, with 76% falling into this age bracket.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Rockwell
Rockwell is a masculine given name borne by:Rockwell Blake, American operatic tenor Rockwell J. Flint (1842–1933), American newspaper editor and politician Rockwell D. Hunt (1868–1966), American historian, professor and dean of the graduate school of the University of Southern California Rockwell Kent (1882–1971), American painter, printmaker, illustrator, writer, political activist, sailor, adventurer and voyager Rockwell A. Schnabel, American businessman and diplomat…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rockwell's English roots
📄 About the Name Rockwell
How Many People Have the Name Rockwell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,824 people in the United States currently share the name Rockwell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,032 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Rockwell a Common or Rare Name?
Rockwell is classified as 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 Rockwell Mean?
Rockwell means "ruddy spring" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rockwell in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rockwell Most Popular?
The name Rockwell reached peak popularity in 2017, with 110 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 Rockwell?
Approximately 11,824 people named Rockwell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,824. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,032 Americans.
Is Rockwell a rare name?
Rockwell is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,032 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rockwell mean?
Rockwell means "ruddy spring" and comes from English origins.
Is Rockwell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rockwell are male and 0% are female.
When was Rockwell most popular?
Rockwell peaked in 2017 with 110 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.