Rokko
A Japanese name derived from the word "roku" meaning "deer".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Rokko. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rokko today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rokko births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rokko. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rokko. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,073
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Rokko: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rokko 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 Rokko during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rokko
The name Rokko appears to have originated from the Finnish language. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century in Finland, where it was likely derived from the Finnish word "rokko," which means "rock" or "rocky." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals born or residing in rocky or mountainous regions of Finland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rokko can be found in the Finnish National Archives, where a man named Rokko Juhonpoika was mentioned in a census record from the late 1800s. However, the exact year of his birth is unknown.
In the early 20th century, a Finnish artist named Rokko Hämäläinen (1887-1937) gained recognition for his landscape paintings, which often depicted the rugged beauty of the Finnish countryside. His use of the name Rokko may have contributed to its further popularization within Finland.
Another notable figure bearing the name Rokko was Rokko Jokela (1890-1963), a Finnish politician who served as a member of the Finnish Parliament from 1922 to 1935. He was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and his involvement in the Finnish labor movement.
Outside of Finland, the name Rokko has been relatively uncommon. However, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name. One example is Rokko Kuba (1912-1983), a Japanese baseball player who played for the Yomiuri Giants in the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his exceptional hitting abilities and is considered one of the greatest players in Japanese baseball history.
In more recent times, Rokko Olkkonen (1944-2005) was a Finnish actor and director who gained recognition for his work in both theater and film. He was particularly known for his portrayals of complex characters and his contributions to the Finnish cultural scene.
While the name Rokko may have originated from a specific region and language, its unique sound and meaning have allowed it to transcend cultural boundaries and resonate with individuals from various backgrounds throughout history.
People
Rokko + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rokko 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
Rokko: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rokko?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rokko 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Rokko a common name?
We classify Rokko as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rokko most popular?
The single biggest year for Rokko was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rokko is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rokko in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rokko a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rokko 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.
Is Rokko still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rokko in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rokko can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Rokko?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.