A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rossie since 1883
Babies named Rossie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rossie's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 77 | 0 |
| 1890s | 170 | 22 |
| 1900s | 199 | 35 |
| 1910s | 360 | 132 |
| 1920s | 340 | 139 |
| 1930s | 205 | 120 |
| 1940s | 136 | 108 |
| 1950s | 89 | 95 |
| 1960s | 44 | 65 |
| 1970s | 21 | 42 |
| 1980s | 45 | 5 |
| 1990s | 18 | 5 |
| 2000s | 25 | 0 |
| 2010s | 47 | 0 |
| 2020s | 42 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rossie is a name that peaked in the 1890s, specifically in 1891 when it reached its highest popularity. After declining in use for over a century, it has been rising again since 2011. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1883 and currently ranks 11,932, with roughly 1 in 229,610 newborns named Rossie. Its revival reflects a broader trend of reviving vintage names from the late 19th century. As a diminutive of Rose or a feminine form of Ross, it carries floral and geographical connotations.
Rossie originated as a diminutive of Rose, from the Latin 'rosa' (rose), or as a feminine form of Ross, a Scottish surname derived from Gaelic 'ros' meaning 'headland' or 'promontory'. It was occasionally used as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, and saw modest popularity in the 1890s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Ross
Sibling names for Rossie
Names that share Rossie's style, for a brother or sister.
