Girl nameCurrently #311 in the USRising
Rosie
ROH-zee//ˈroʊzi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19275 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
Rose flower (dim. of Rose)
Rosie began as an affectionate diminutive of Rose or Rosalind but is now widely given as a complete, cheerful name in its own right. Its bright, friendly sound keeps it a consistently popular choice.
Rosie's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rosie |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 106 |
| 1881 | 85 |
| 1882 | 140 |
| 1883 | 115 |
| 1884 | 152 |
| 1885 | 142 |
| 1886 | 133 |
| 1887 | 162 |
| 1888 | 211 |
| 1889 | 239 |
| 1890 | 238 |
| 1891 | 264 |
| 1892 | 249 |
| 1893 | 242 |
| 1894 | 288 |
| 1895 | 327 |
| 1896 | 314 |
| 1897 | 339 |
| 1898 | 330 |
| 1899 | 332 |
| 1900 | 576 |
| 1901 | 330 |
| 1902 | 417 |
| 1903 | 423 |
| 1904 | 468 |
| 1905 | 500 |
| 1906 | 497 |
| 1907 | 516 |
| 1908 | 502 |
| 1909 | 604 |
| 1910 | 736 |
| 1911 | 643 |
| 1912 | 793 |
| 1913 | 752 |
| 1914 | 968 |
| 1915 | 992 |
| 1916 | 1,035 |
| 1917 | 1,105 |
| 1918 | 1,203 |
| 1919 | 1,404 |
| 1920 | 1,403 |
| 1921 | 1,322 |
| 1922 | 1,390 |
| 1923 | 1,409 |
| 1924 | 1,489 |
| 1925 | 1,524 |
| 1926 | 1,506 |
| 1927 | 1,581 |
| 1928 | 1,398 |
| 1929 | 1,387 |
| 1930 | 1,357 |
| 1931 | 1,217 |
| 1932 | 1,330 |
| 1933 | 1,192 |
| 1934 | 1,256 |
| 1935 | 1,205 |
| 1936 | 1,126 |
| 1937 | 1,132 |
| 1938 | 1,200 |
| 1939 | 1,171 |
| 1940 | 1,140 |
| 1941 | 1,120 |
| 1942 | 1,123 |
| 1943 | 1,144 |
| 1944 | 1,097 |
| 1945 | 1,101 |
| 1946 | 1,191 |
| 1947 | 1,209 |
| 1948 | 1,159 |
| 1949 | 1,212 |
| 1950 | 1,114 |
| 1951 | 1,088 |
| 1952 | 1,004 |
| 1953 | 1,006 |
| 1954 | 1,072 |
| 1955 | 1,024 |
| 1956 | 1,018 |
| 1957 | 991 |
| 1958 | 922 |
| 1959 | 807 |
| 1960 | 754 |
| 1961 | 679 |
| 1962 | 606 |
| 1963 | 588 |
| 1964 | 541 |
| 1965 | 470 |
| 1966 | 381 |
| 1967 | 340 |
| 1968 | 289 |
| 1969 | 294 |
| 1970 | 255 |
| 1971 | 262 |
| 1972 | 234 |
| 1973 | 225 |
| 1974 | 152 |
| 1975 | 166 |
| 1976 | 166 |
| 1977 | 179 |
| 1978 | 160 |
| 1979 | 162 |
| 1980 | 154 |
| 1981 | 162 |
| 1982 | 157 |
| 1983 | 131 |
| 1984 | 137 |
| 1985 | 120 |
| 1986 | 119 |
| 1987 | 100 |
| 1988 | 120 |
| 1989 | 125 |
| 1990 | 157 |
| 1991 | 115 |
| 1992 | 118 |
| 1993 | 120 |
| 1994 | 110 |
| 1995 | 131 |
| 1996 | 130 |
| 1997 | 150 |
| 1998 | 150 |
| 1999 | 108 |
| 2000 | 101 |
| 2001 | 109 |
| 2002 | 126 |
| 2003 | 110 |
| 2004 | 107 |
| 2005 | 116 |
| 2006 | 126 |
| 2007 | 130 |
| 2008 | 142 |
| 2009 | 142 |
| 2010 | 129 |
| 2011 | 135 |
| 2012 | 225 |
| 2013 | 299 |
| 2014 | 327 |
| 2015 | 365 |
| 2016 | 395 |
| 2017 | 433 |
| 2018 | 486 |
| 2019 | 544 |
| 2020 | 651 |
| 2021 | 685 |
| 2022 | 747 |
| 2023 | 784 |
| 2024 | 984 |
Rosie through the decades
- Rosie peaked in 1927, when 1,581 babies were named Rosie in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rosie has risen 243% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rosie currently ranks #311 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Rosie
Variants & spellings
Rosy