Boy
Brock
badger, dweller near the brook
About Brock
Compact and powerful, this single-syllable name packs considerable impact into minimal space. There's an athletic, robust quality to it that suggests physical capability and straightforward masculinity. The hard consonants create a no-nonsense impression that's simultaneously modern and timeless. It's the kind of name that works equally well on football fields and in corporate offices, adapting seamlessly to various life paths. Parents appreciate its simplicity—there's no confusion about spelling or pronunciation, making life easier for both child and adults. The brevity ensures it pairs well with longer middle and surnames, providing balance in full name combinations. Despite its strength, there's an approachable friendliness that prevents it from feeling harsh or unapproachable.
Popularity of the Name Brock
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | #999 | ||
| 1948 | #732 | ||
| 1952 | #980 | ||
| 1956 | #898 | ||
| 1957 | #957 | ||
| 1959 | #975 | ||
| 1960 | #964 | ||
| 1961 | #845 | ||
| 1962 | #791 | ||
| 1963 | #720 | ||
| 1964 | #577 | ||
| 1965 | #558 | ||
| 1966 | #587 | ||
| 1967 | #624 | ||
| 1968 | #665 | ||
| 1969 | #661 | ||
| 1970 | #582 | ||
| 1971 | #623 | ||
| 1972 | #603 | ||
| 1973 | #648 | ||
| 1974 | #510 | ||
| 1975 | #305 | ||
| 1976 | #293 | ||
| 1977 | #296 | ||
| 1978 | #338 | ||
| 1979 | #286 | ||
| 1980 | #296 | ||
| 1981 | #361 | ||
| 1982 | #393 | ||
| 1983 | #382 | ||
| 1984 | #331 | ||
| 1985 | #288 | ||
| 1986 | #266 | ||
| 1987 | #292 | #240 | |
| 1988 | #318 | #298 | |
| 1989 | #313 | #237 | |
| 1990 | #257 | #316 | |
| 1991 | #296 | #227 | #202 |
| 1992 | #306 | #311 | #229 |
| 1993 | #332 | #252 | |
| 1994 | #328 | #327 | #260 |
| 1995 | #312 | #286 | #236 |
| 1996 | #300 | #246 | #233 |
| 1997 | #295 | #223 | |
| 1998 | #280 | #236 | |
| 1999 | #273 | #201 | #213 |
| 2000 | #268 | #235 | #208 |
| 2001 | #281 | #198 | #240 |
| 2002 | #264 | #181 | #251 |
| 2003 | #243 | #219 | #214 |
| 2004 | #245 | #211 | #231 |
| 2005 | #260 | #204 | #255 |
| 2006 | #262 | #217 | #343 |
| 2007 | #263 | #204 | #330 |
| 2008 | #277 | #411 | #296 |
| 2009 | #300 | #217 | #260 |
| 2010 | #306 | #287 | |
| 2011 | #325 | #282 | #382 |
| 2012 | #335 | #332 | #352 |
| 2013 | #385 | #342 | |
| 2014 | #415 | #372 | |
| 2015 | #449 | #252 | #376 |
| 2016 | #449 | #406 | #416 |
| 2017 | #521 | #315 | #468 |
| 2018 | #549 | #418 | |
| 2019 | #601 | #454 | |
| 2020 | #687 | #565 | |
| 2021 | #768 | #739 | |
| 2022 | #784 | #696 | |
| 2023 | #752 | #777 | |
| 2024 | #702 | #716 | |
| 2025 | #810 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Brock
- Broc
- Brocc
- Brocke
Names Similar to Brock
Nicknames for Brock
- Bro
- Rocky
- B-Rock
- Brocky
Famous People Named Brock
| Brock Lesnar | Professional wrestler and MMA fighter |
| Brock O'Hurn | Actor and social media influencer |
| Brock Peters | American actor known for his role in "To Kill a Mockingbird" |
| Brock Osweiler | Former NFL quarterback |
| Brock Purdy | College football quarterback |
| Brock Holt | Professional baseball player |
| Brock Marion | Former NFL safety |
| Brock Huard | Former NFL quarterback and sports broadcaster |
| Brock Ciarlelli | Actor known for his role in "The Middle" |
| Brock Kelly | Actor known for his appearances in various TV shows |
| Brock Nelson | Professional hockey player |
| Brock Williams | Former NFL cornerback |
| Brock James | Australian rugby player |
| Brock Stewart | Professional baseball player |
| Brock Taylor | Australian rules footballer |
| Brock Berlin | Former college and NFL quarterback |
| Brock Motum | Australian basketball player |
| Brock Gutierrez | American soccer player |
| Brock Radunske | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Brock Warren | American football player |
Characters Named Brock
| Brock Samson | Character from "The Venture Bros" |
| Brock Cantillo | Character from "Breaking Bad" |
| Brock Lovett | Treasure hunter from "Titanic" |
| Brock Jones | Character from "Spider-Man" comics |
| Brock Mason | Character from "Swordfish" |
| Brock Sherman | Character from "The Game Plan" |
| Brock Thunderstrike | Character from "Marvel Comics" |
| Brock Rumlow | Crossbones - Character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe |
| Brock Williams | Character from "Baywatch" |
| Brock Leighton | Character from "Days of Our Lives" |
| Brock Rocket | Character from "Pokemon" series |
| Brock Pearson | Character from "Eve's Bayou" |
| Brock Chisolm | Character from "The Night Shift" |
| Brock Anderson | Character from "All My Children" |
| Brock Hart | Character from "The Blacklist" |
| Brock Scully | Character from "Bones" |
| Brock Pike | Character from "Dexter" |
| Brock Hock | Character from "King of the Hill" |