Ross
How to say it: ROSS · /ˈrɔs/
From Scottish Gaelic 'ros' meaning 'headland' or 'promontory'; also a Scottish clan name.
Ross was the 1,254th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 122 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are down about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,377 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,254 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 122 |
| Share of births | 1 in 27,174 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,377 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Ross peaked in the 1880s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ross is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #344.
Famous people named Ross
- Ross Barkley (born 1993)English association football player
- Ross Lynch (born 1995)American actor and singer
- Ross Brawn (born 1954)British automotive engineer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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- Paleontologist Ross Geller on Friends
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