Rosie

Rosie - A very unique female name

Rosie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #114. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rosie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rosie? 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 Rosie. The baby girl name Rosie was given to 1,066 baby girls in 2025, ranking #283 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,223 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rosie peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 114.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Rosie, 1-5?

Rosie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rosie is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #104 - and is the least popular in Mississippi at position #618.

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 Rosie is where you live.

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Rosie origin and meaning

Diminutive of Rose

From Rose, the flower name from Latin rosa; Rosie is its traditional pet form used as a full name

Rosie has been the affectionate form of Rose for centuries and a legal name in the US since the start of the records. It peaked for babies in 1927, in the era of Rosie the Riveter's predecessors, and is now reviving with the nickname-name trend, rising to #283. It keeps Rose's flower meaning with a friendlier face.

Attested etymology

Rosie is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Rosie

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

Rose / Rosa / Reese / Rocio / Roxie / Rikki / Reece / Raizy / Rosia / Rosio /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Rosie

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 Rosie 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 female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rosie?

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

ROH-zee · /ˈroʊzi/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Rosy — Adjective spelling of the same name

Nicknames: Ro

Famous bearers

• Rosie Huntington-Whiteley — British model and actress (b. 1987) Contemporary
• Rosie O'Donnell — American comedian and talk-show host; born Roseann O'Donnell and universally known as Rosie (b. 1962) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameNatureVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Rosie is Rose made cosier — a vintage nickname that now stands alone, climbing again after a century.

Worth knowing

• Some will treat it as a nickname and ask for Rose, Rosa or Roseann behind it.