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Rockford

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROK-furd /ˈrɒk.fərd/High

Meaning: An English place name and surname, 'the rocky ford' - a river crossing over stones (rock + ford). Sturdy and landscape-rooted.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy place-name: Rockford means 'the rocky ford,' a river crossing (said 'ROK-furd'). Landscape-rooted and strong.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAn English place name and surname, 'the rocky ford' - a river crossing over stones (rock + ford). Sturdy and landscape-rooted.
U.S. rank (2024)#12011 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 699

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rockford is an English place name and surname, 'the rocky ford' (rock + ford). Sturdy and landscape-rooted, it reads as a strong surname-style first name - rare in the U.S. (said 'ROK-furd').

It appears only rarely as a first name. Rare, landscape-rooted, and strong.

Did you know? Rockford is an English place name meaning 'the rocky ford' - a crossing over a stony river - a sturdy, landscape-rooted name with a strong ring (said 'ROK-furd').
Overall data confidence 52%
References - Rockford — English place name; 'the rocky ford'

Variations

RockferdRocfordRock

Nicknames

RockFord

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rockford mean?

Rockford is English for 'the rocky ford' - a river crossing over stones.

How do you pronounce Rockford?

It's said ROK-furd /ˈrɒk.fərd/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rockford a boy or girl name?

Rockford is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rockford?

Rockford is a rare name in the U.S.

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