Rosie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Rose; Flower

Background: The name Rosie originates from the English diminutive of Rose, which itself is derived from the Latin 'rosa,' meaning 'flower.' This connection emphasizes the floral nature of the name, associating it directly with the beauty and symbolism of roses.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#421
Total births
84,924
Most popular decade
1920s (43,227 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+533 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.6% male 99.4% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1895
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,079
Peak year
1927
Peak year births
21
Peak rank
#1,692
Most recent year
1963
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#3,646

Female

First year
1880
First year births
106
First year rank
#141
Peak year
1927
Peak year births
1,560
Peak rank
#152
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
984
Recent rank
#311

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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