Rocky

At a glance

Rocky is the #9 dog name in our records and #89 for cats. About 1 in 91 male dogs is called Rocky, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

#9dog name of 19,856

1 in 91male dogs

5,534dogs in the records

#89cat name

Girls 2%Boys 93%Not recorded 5%

2% girls · 98% boys among 5,214 dogs with a recorded sex

Rising

Dogs named Rocky per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Is Rocky a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (98% male).

How popular is Rocky for dogs?

Rocky is the #9 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 5,534 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Rocky?

Rocky is said in 2 syllables: Rock·y. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Rocky?

Rocco, Rico and Ricky sound similar.

What breeds are often named Rocky?

Yorkshire Terriers, Shih Tzus and Pit Bulls are the breeds most often called Rocky.