Rosco
Rosco is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Doe wood, roebuck forest, or horse grove.
Origin and history
Rosco is a variant spelling of Roscoe, originating from a English place name derived from Old Norse terms meaning 'horse' or 'roebuck' combined with 'wood'. It enjoyed modest usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains a rare traditional choice today in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,440 babies in the United States have been named Rosco since 1880. It ranks #3285 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1888.
States where it is most popular
- NC (21.3 %)
- MS (15.7 %)
- AR (14.8 %)
- TX (13.9 %)
- AL (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 35 |
| 1890-1900 | 35 |
| 1900-1910 | 56 |
| 1910-1920 | 223 |
| 1920-1930 | 330 |
| 1930-1940 | 209 |
| 1940-1950 | 128 |
| 1950-1960 | 121 |
| 1960-1970 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 33 |
| 2010-2019 | 70 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Famous people named Rosco
- Rosco Arbuckle: Actor, Director
- Rosco Gordon: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone living near a woods frequented by deer or horses.
- Rosco is a streamlined spelling variant of the more common surname and given name Roscoe.