Rocklyn
A feminine name derived from English words meaning "little rock" or "rocky place".
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the first name Rocklyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 82.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Rocklyn today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rocklyn births was 2014 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rocklyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
162
~ 1 in 2,115,768 Americans
Peak year
2014
21 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,910
Tracked since 1953
Gender
Gender distribution for Rocklyn
Rocklyn leans heavily female at 82.7% of total registrations, but 29 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Rocklyn as a male name
- Ranked #13,687 in 2018
- 5 male births in 2018
- Peak: 1956 (7 births)
Rocklyn as a female name
- Ranked #11,910 in 2024
- 8 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (21 births)
Popularity
Rocklyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rocklyn from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 99 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rocklyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rocklyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rocklyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rocklyn
The name Rocklyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the 20th century. It appears to be a combination of the English word "rock" and the suffix "-lyn," which is commonly associated with feminine names such as Carolyn or Jacquelyn. As a result, Rocklyn can be interpreted as a name that evokes strength, stability, and a connection to nature.
While the name itself is new, its components have roots in various languages and cultures. The word "rock" can be traced back to the Old English "roccian," which means "to shake or move backward and forward." This root is also present in other Germanic languages, such as the Old Norse "rokka" and the Old High German "rukken."
It is difficult to pinpoint the earliest recorded examples of the name Rocklyn, given its modern origin. However, here are five notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history:
1. Rocklyn Royce (born in 1975), an American actress and model known for her roles in various television shows and films.
2. Rocklyn Clarke (born in 1967), a former Australian rules football player who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 1987 to 1994.
3. Rocklyn Cosby (born in 1957), an American actress and model, best known for her roles in the 1980s television series "The Cosby Show" and "A Different World."
4. Rocklyn Wilson (born in 1984), an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues, including the NBA G League and overseas.
5. Rocklyn Rittgers (born in 1990), an American soccer player who has played for various teams in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States women's national soccer team.
While the name Rocklyn may not have a long and storied history, its unique blend of elements from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds gives it a sense of strength and individuality. As a relatively new name, its future significance and cultural impact remain to be seen.
People
Rocklyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rocklyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rocklyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rocklyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 162 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rocklyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,115,768 US residents.
Is Rocklyn a common name?
We classify Rocklyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 168 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rocklyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Rocklyn was 2014, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rocklyn is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rocklyn a female name?
Yes, 82.7% of people registered as Rocklyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.