Ford near the rocks
An English habitational name referring to a person who lived near a rocky crossing of a river. It combines the Old English elements 'rocc' and 'ford', denoting a practical geographical landmark. While primarily a surname, it has seen occasional use as a rugged, place-name inspired first name.
Less common today
Rockford isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,918 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist and private investigator · The Rockford Files
The team name representing the city of Rockford · A League of Their Own
