Rosey
Meaningrose · English form of Rose
- US rank
- #4,987
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #727 in 1890
26 babies were named Rosey in the US in 2025. It has dropped 629 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rosey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 61,728 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rosey, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rosey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRosey first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1890, when it ranked #727. Today it's #4,987, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRosey is 5.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 61,728.
- TrendRosey has slipped 629 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,987. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningRosey is an English form of Rose, which means “rose”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Rosey
Rosey is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “rose”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-sey”. US birth records list Rosey for girls from 1881 to 2025, in 119 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1890, when it ranked #727 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,987, with 26 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 32 | 30,917 girls |
| 1890s | 24 | 41,667 girls |
| 1900s | 24 | 41,946 girls |
| 1910s | 13 | 74,794 girls |
| 1920s | 13 | 75,758 girls |
| 1930s | 11 | 92,507 girls |
| 1940s | 7.6 | 131,234 girls |
| 1950s | 6.3 | 160,000 girls |
| 1960s | 3.9 | 257,069 girls |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 404,858 girls |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 467,290 girls |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 571,429 girls |
| 2000s | 3.0 | 328,947 girls |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 118,624 girls |
| 2020s | 14 | 69,849 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Rosey
What does the name Rosey mean?
Rosey means “rose” in English, as a form of Rose.
What is the origin of the name Rosey?
Rosey has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Rosey a boy or girl name?
Rosey is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rosey?
Rosey ranked #4,987 for US girls in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 1890 (#727).