Baby Name Popularity Profile

Rosie

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Rosie.

✦ Rose 🌍 English, Latin nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #283
All-Time Peak Rank #114 Achieved 1910
Total U.S. Births 85,556 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1920s 1,560 births in 1927
💡 The Rosie Vibe: Considered a Vintage Revival. A classic name from early generations that is currently experiencing a measurable statistical resurgence.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Rose
Language Origin English, Latin
Origin Type multiple
Diminutive of the name Rose, which is derived from the Latin word 'rosa' meaning 'rose' (the flower).
Alternative Spellings
Rosey
Pronunciation: ROH-zee
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Rosie

According to SSA data, Rosie achieved its highest historical rank of #114 in 1910. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1927 with 1,560 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 198.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Rosie across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +198.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,560 births in 1927
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 93 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 1,485
1890s: 2,918
1900s: 4,828
1910s: 9,565
1920s: 14,290
1930s: 12,060
1940s: 11,403
1950s: 10,012
1960s: 4,920
1970s: 1,961
1980s: 1,324
1990s: 1,290
2000s: 1,209
2010s: 3,341
2020s: 4,950

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ro-sie
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Mississippi
Top States Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, New Mexico
States with Data 48
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Mississippi #618 11,150 1949 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #294 4,064 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #361 6,577 1922 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #203 3,935 1924 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 1,060 1939 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #184 3,037 1927 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #537 9,406 1956 +27.7% Growth
Georgia #319 3,085 1919 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #226 1,248 1954 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #190 1,750 1928 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #335 1,236 1918 Insufficient historical volume
California #284 7,130 1953 +16.2% Growth
South Carolina #227 1,012 1922 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 648 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #326 1,452 1927 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #401 1,765 1927 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #275 731 1929 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #104 420 2024 10.9% Decline
Virginia #460 1,143 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #252 420 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #323 1,768 1928 +21.4% Growth
Maryland #352 517 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #328 805 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #174 90 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #440 918 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #194 1,186 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #303 955 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #253 361 2024 +7.4% Growth
Idaho #158 87 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #241 155 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #294 164 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #245 235 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New York #274 1,281 2025 +51.2% Growth
Pennsylvania #301 881 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #219 248 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #204 37 1929 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 16 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #159 36 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #293 227 2024 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 38 1917 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #273 279 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 27 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #234 154 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 8 2020 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 17 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #292 39 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #127 15 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume

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