A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rosie since 1880
Babies named Rosie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rosie's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Meaning & origin
Rosie is a classic diminutive of Rose that has long charmed American parents. It first appeared on U.S. records in 1880 and peaked in popularity in 1900, during the heyday of floral and nickname names. After declining for much of the 20th century, Rosie has been rising again since the year 2000, fitting a broader revival of vintage feminine names. In 2025 it ranked 283, with a frequency of about 1 in 1,477 births. The name has been especially favored in Maine, Hawaii, and Utah, reflecting its sweet, approachable appeal across different regions. Rosie's simplicity and association with the rose flower keep it a perennial favorite.
Rosie originated as a diminutive of Rose, which itself comes from the Latin rosa. The name Rose was used in medieval England, but the flower name gained wider popularity in the 19th century. Rosie became an independent given name, especially popular in the early 1900s.
Where Rosie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rosie” around the world
Where Rosie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
120
babies in 2024
Ireland
#23
in 2025
New Zealand
#82
in 2025
Quebec
34
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#84
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ro, Rose
Sibling names for Rosie
Names that share Rosie's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Mabel, Millie, Ivy, Violet, Lily, Frankie, Ginger, Minnie, Georgie, Ginny, Goldie, Ruthie, Sunny, Tessie, Candie, Cherri, Cherrie, Collie, Darcey, Daysi, Deisy, Josey, Pinkie, Queenie, Romie, Teddie, Blimy, Brownie, Dorrie, Fancy, Girlie, Hollee, Maisey, Maysie, Perrie, Pinkey, Posey, Rossy, Sonni, Blondie, Bryony, Daysy, Deysy, Frenchie, Izzie, Jossie, Lilliemae, Maizey, Pinky, Poppi, Blossie, Daisee, Daizee, Daysie, Dulcey, Ketty, Lulabelle, Maesie, Marny, Millee, Poppie, Posy, Radie, Vincie, Winni
Brothers: Jack, Harry, Charlie, George, Archie, Barney, Davey, Fredie, Richie, Scotty, Sonny, Teddy, Micky, Woody, Rody, Rolly, Rommie, Ruddy, Benjy, Samwise, Bilbo, Freddi
Names like Rosie
Names whose popularity has moved with Rosie's over the last 50 years.
