Brock
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Brock: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2017.
A surname turned given name, Brock traces back to Old English *broc*, meaning “badger” – an animal noted for its tenacity – or occasionally “stream.” Its best-known modern bearer is the formidable UFC champion and former WWE star Brock Lesnar. The name carries a strong military association through General Sir Isaac Brock, the British commander who defended Upper Canada during the War of 1812; the city of Brockville, Ontario, honours his legacy. In Scottish terms, though never a common first name, it appears consistently in birth records, likely drawn from the surname. A charming literary nod appears in Beatrix Potter’s *The Tale of Mr. Tod*, where the badger is named Tommy Brock, cementing the name’s earthy, resolute character.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20173 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #7333 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y