Rosie
Girl name · American · English · Latin · Spanish
Meaningrose · English form of Rose
- US rank
- #283
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #114 in 1910
1,088 babies were named Rosie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 186 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rosie you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Rosie
Rosie O'Donnell
American comedian, producer, actress, and television personality
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,477 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rosie, 1,088 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rosie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRosie has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Rosies, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1910, when it reached #114.
- Then vs nowRosie is 12× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 17,986 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,477.
- TrendRosie has climbed 186 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #283. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRosie is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #102, followed by Maine (#116) and Hawaii (#136). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningRosie is an English form of Rose, which means “rose”. Our records link it to American, English and Latin roots.
About the name Rosie
Rosie is a girl name of American, English and Latin origin meaning “rose”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-sie”. US birth records list Rosie for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1910, when it ranked #114 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #283, with 1,088 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,121 | 892 girls |
| 1890s | 1,312 | 762 girls |
| 1900s | 1,644 | 608 girls |
| 1910s | 1,252 | 799 girls |
| 1920s | 1,196 | 836 girls |
| 1930s | 1,131 | 884 girls |
| 1940s | 800 | 1,249 girls |
| 1950s | 524 | 1,909 girls |
| 1960s | 264 | 3,781 girls |
| 1970s | 126 | 7,909 girls |
| 1980s | 77 | 12,927 girls |
| 1990s | 72 | 13,945 girls |
| 2000s | 65 | 15,295 girls |
| 2010s | 192 | 5,207 girls |
| 2020s | 509 | 1,964 girls |
Other spellings of Rosie
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Rosie
What does the name Rosie mean?
Rosie means “rose” in English, as a form of Rose.
What is the origin of the name Rosie?
Rosie has American, English, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Rosie a boy or girl name?
Rosie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rosie?
Rosie ranked #283 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,088 babies. Its best year was 1910 (#114).