Ross
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Headland; Promontory
Background: The name Ross originates from the Scottish Gaelic word 'ros,' meaning 'headland' or 'promontory.' This name is often associated with geographical features, reflecting the landscapes of Scotland.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#358
Total births
82,174
Most popular decade
1980s
(47,457 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-295 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 69
- First year rank
- #184
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 1,884
- Peak rank
- #147
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 139
- Recent rank
- #1,359
Female
- First year
- 1891
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,332
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 16
- Peak rank
- #4,723
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,178
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).