Find out how popular the first name Rocker has been for the last 11 years (from 2014 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rocker by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Rocker is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 20 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Rocker.

The history of the first name Rocker

The given name Rocker is an English word that emerged in the late 20th century, derived from the term "rock," which refers to the musical genre of rock and roll. The name is believed to have originated as a nickname or moniker for individuals closely associated with the rock music culture, such as musicians, performers, or enthusiasts.

The word "rock" itself has its roots in the Old English term "roccian," which means "to shake or sway." This term was later adopted to describe the swaying or rocking motion of boats and cradles. In the 1950s, the term "rock and roll" was coined to describe a new genre of music that combined elements of rhythm and blues, country, and pop music, characterized by its energetic and rebellious nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rocker can be traced back to the late 1960s, when it began to appear as a nickname or stage name for musicians involved in the rock music scene. Several notable individuals who adopted the name Rocker include:

1. Rick Rocker (born Richard Rocker, 1946 - ), an American guitarist and singer-songwriter best known for his work with the rock band The Tubes.
2. Rocker Veneman (born Rocker Reinert, 1954 - ), a Dutch singer, songwriter, and guitarist who rose to prominence in the 1970s with the rock band Cuby + Blizzards.
3. Rocker Stadlwieser (born Roland Stadlwieser, 1962 - ), an Austrian singer, musician, and songwriter known for his work with the rock band Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung.
4. Rocker Eriksen (born Rolf Eriksen, 1964 - ), a Norwegian singer and musician who was the lead vocalist of the rock band TNT.
5. Rocker Lacerna (born Rodolfo Lacerna, 1969 - ), a Filipino singer, songwriter, and guitarist who gained popularity as the lead vocalist of the rock band Bamboo.

While the name Rocker may have initially been used as a nickname or stage name, it eventually gained recognition as a legitimate given name, particularly among parents who were fans of rock music or wanted to convey a sense of rebelliousness or nonconformity to their children.

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