A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Rosy since 1882
Babies named Rosy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rosy's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 49 |
| 1890s | 59 |
| 1900s | 64 |
| 1910s | 93 |
| 1920s | 134 |
| 1930s | 69 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 251 |
| 2000s | 348 |
| 2010s | 459 |
| 2020s | 246 |
Meaning & origin
The name Rosy has been in use since at least 1882, when it ranked 3,712 and was given to a small number of girls. It has seen a resurgence in popularity since 1987, with a notable upward trajectory. While its peak year was 1882, the name has been steadily climbing again, likely due to the revival of vintage and floral names. Rosy is most popular in Florida (FL), reflecting regional naming trends. With a current 1-in-40,182 occurrence rate, Rosy remains a rare but charming choice.
Rosy is a diminutive form of Rose, derived from the Latin 'rosa,' meaning 'rose.' The name gained popularity in the 19th century as a pet form of Rose and later as an independent given name. It follows a common pattern of turning floral names into affectionate diminutives, often used for both girls and as a nickname.
Where Rosy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rosy” around the world
Where Rosy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Rosy
Names that share Rosy's style, for a brother or sister.
