Rocky Pet Name
Rocky is a popular dogs name, meaning "Resting place, stone" and originating from English (Germanic), most often given to male pets, with a classic, strong, nature style, ranked #16 among dog names and ranked #101 among cat names, across 7,060 pet records in our database.
Rocky at a glance
How popular is Rocky as a pet name?
Rocky is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#16
Dog Name
#101
Cat Name
7,060
Pet Records
Rocky pet name popularity over time
Is Rocky a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Rocky is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Rocky more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Rocky?
Based on the available breed data, Rocky appears among:
What does the name Rocky mean?
Rocky means "Resting place, stone" and comes from English (Germanic).
The name is associated with classic, strong, nature, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Rocky nicknames
What kind of pet name is Rocky?
Rocky fits these categories:
Rocky as a human name
Rocky is also used as a human name. Ranked #67 for boys in the US (SSA 2022)
Name insights for Rocky
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2005 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
7,060
Last updated
2026-09-18
Note: NYC Dog Licensing contributes 72% of the records for this name. Popularity rankings and breakdowns primarily reflect NYC Dog Licensing data.
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