Name meaning & stats
Jock
Jock. 1,002 US babies since 1940, peak 1957. Notable Jocks are 1.2× over-represented as lawyers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1957
1,002 US babies were named Jock between 1940 and 2025.
Where Jocks end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.1× | Low · 3 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 2 people |
| Lawyer | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Basketball player | 1.0× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are lawyers, Jocks show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1957)