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Rocky

Rocky ranks #22 out of 682 boy cat names in our data (the #1 boy cat name is Charlie). Across all 3 places, 50 cats carry the name. It's also a dog name: #4 among boy dog names.
Rocky's popularity trend

Rocky's share of cats, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2012.

0.1%0.2%0.3%20122014201620182019
Cats in our data
50
across 3 places
Popularity rank
#22
of 682 boy cat names
5-year rank move
−10
2014 → 2019
Gender split
91% male
9% female91% male

Gender split comes from 118 US shelter cats — the one source in our data that records a cat's sex.

What does Rocky mean?
2 syllables

Rocky began as an affectionate nickname for Robert, a name built from Germanic elements meaning "shining glory," and it shares that root with related pet names like Ricky, Rocco, and Roch. Its sound also lines up neatly with the English word "rock," which only reinforced its tough, sturdy feel over time.

Rocky has a tough, scrappy energy that suits a pet who's sturdier than they look, or one with an underdog spirit. It's a name that promises resilience without ever feeling heavy.

Where Rocky shows up

Cats named Rocky per place, against that place's total.

PlaceShare
TorontoON, CA0.16%
SeattleWA, US0.13%
Surf Coast ShireVIC, AU0.13%

Cat names like Rocky

RocketRoccoRickyBuckyLuckyBlackyDuckyNickyBeckyMicky

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Rocky means, by theme

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