Roczen
A masculine given name of German origin meaning "watchful fortress".
Name Census estimates that about 371 living Americans carry the first name Roczen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Roczen today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roczen births was 2021 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roczen. 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
371
~ 1 in 923,866 Americans
Peak year
2021
43 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,953
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Roczen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roczen from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 218 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Roczen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roczen 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 Roczen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Roczens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Utah, Idaho recorded the most babies named Roczen, while Idaho, Utah, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Roczen
The name Roczen is a relatively modern name with origins that are not entirely clear. It does not appear to have roots in any ancient languages or cultures, and there are no definitive records of its usage prior to the 20th century.
One theory suggests that Roczen may be a variant or derivative of the German surname Rötzsch or Rotzsch, which is derived from the German word "Rotz" meaning "snot" or "mucus." This surname was likely originally a nickname or descriptive name given to someone with a particular physical characteristic or occupation. However, the connection between Rötzsch and Roczen is tenuous, and there is no concrete evidence to support this theory.
Another possibility is that Roczen is a modern invented name, perhaps created by combining elements of other names or words for aesthetic or personal reasons. It may also be a modified or respelled version of an existing name from a different language or culture.
In terms of historical references, there are no known mentions of the name Roczen in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest documented examples of the name seem to date back to the late 20th century, likely as a given name rather than a surname.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, there are a few notable individuals who have carried the name Roczen. One of the most prominent is Ken Roczen, a professional motocross racer from Germany who was born in 1994. He has won multiple championships and is considered one of the top riders in the sport.
Another individual with the name Roczen is Beatrice Roczen, a German actress and model born in 1984. She has appeared in various television shows and films in Germany.
Additionally, there is a German politician named Simone Roczen, who has served as a member of the Bundestag (the German federal parliament) since 2017.
Beyond these few examples, there are no other widely known historical figures or individuals of significance who have carried the name Roczen. Given its modern origins and limited usage, it remains a relatively uncommon name with a somewhat obscure background.
People
Roczen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roczen 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
Roczen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roczen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 371 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roczen 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 923,866 US residents.
Is Roczen a common name?
We classify Roczen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 374 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roczen most popular?
The single biggest year for Roczen was 2021, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roczen is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Roczen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roczen in the SSA data are male. 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.