Roscoe

Roscoe - A very unique male name

Roscoe appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #194. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Roscoe and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Roscoe? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Roscoe. The baby boy name Roscoe was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4250 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Roscoe peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 194.

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Roscoe is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Roscoe is currently topping the baby name charts in Washington at position #1,124 - and is the least popular in Washington at position #1,124.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Roscoe is where you live.

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Roscoe origin and meaning

English — transferred surname, Old Norse place name

'Deer wood' — from a place name combining Old Norse elements for a roe deer and a wood

Roscoe is a transferred surname from a northern English place name of Norse origin. It was a steady boys' name in the early 1900s, peaking in 1920, and now survives in small numbers with a vintage, slightly raffish feel.

Attested etymology

Roscoe is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Roscoe, pop culture references for the name Roscoe and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Roscoe

We've found the following names that sound similar to Roscoe, sorted by popularity.

Ricky / Rick / Ross / Rickey / Rex / Rocco / Royce / Rocky / Reece / Reese /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Roscoe

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Roscoe a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Roscoe?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROS-koh · /ˈrɒskoʊ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Rosco — A rare spelling without the final e

Famous bearers

• Roscoe Arbuckle — American silent-film comedian, known as 'Fatty' Arbuckle (1887–1933) Historical

Style

SurnamePlace nameVintage revival

Why parents choose it

A characterful vintage name — part old-time Americana, part revival candidate.