Holding steady, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Rossi since 1949
Babies named Rossi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 41 |
| 1970s | 0 | 47 |
| 1980s | 22 | 40 |
| 1990s | 30 | 22 |
| 2000s | 66 | 61 |
| 2010s | 175 | 64 |
| 2020s | 101 | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Rossi first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981, a relatively recent arrival as a given name. Its peak usage came in 2014, when it ranked highest among all years. The name's trajectory has been stable, and as of 2025 it ranks 6,838 with a 1-in-100,454 birth rate. Though not among the most common names, Rossi reflects a trend of adopting surname-style names as first names, especially those with Italian flair. Its top states are limited, showing regional preference rather than nationwide saturation.
Rossi is primarily an Italian surname meaning 'red' (plural of Rosso), and has been adopted as a given name especially in the United States since the late 20th century. As a first name, it may be a variant of the Scottish Ross or an Italian surname usage, but its exact derivation is unclear.
Sibling names for Rossi
Names that share Rossi's style, for a brother or sister.
