Rosie
How to say it: ROH-zee · /ˈroʊzi/
Diminutive of Rose; from Latin 'rosa' meaning 'rose flower'. Long used as an affectionate standalone name.
Rosie was the 295th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,088 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are up 2.7-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #192 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #295 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,088 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,939 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.7 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #192 |
| In France, 2025 | #406 among girls’ names, 105 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Back from a low point in the 2000s, Rosie has revived without regaining the height seen in the 1900s. It stays well below that early peak though upward movement is ahead.
What goes with it
Sweet and breathy, Rosie feels gentle with flower and nature charm. Millie shares its cheerful style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rosie is about 1 in 123.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #406 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #24. Ireland: #23.
Famous people named Rosie
- Rosie O'Donnell (born 1962)American comedian, producer, actress, and television personality
- Rosie Perez (born 1964)American actress
- Rosie Stephenson-Goodknight (born 1953)American Wikipedia editor, focused on closing its gender gap; Knight of Serbia
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