Roscoe
Roscoe is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Deer forest or doe wood.
Origin and history
Roscoe is a male given name derived from an English surname of Old Norse origin. It translates roughly to 'doe wood' or 'deer forest', originating from a place name in Lancashire, England. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S., it has recently seen mild revival as a vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
22,159 babies in the United States have been named Roscoe since 1880. It ranks #789 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1497.
States where it is most popular
- NC (10.1 %)
- KY (8.6 %)
- GA (7.7 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- VA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 969 |
| 1890-1900 | 850 |
| 1900-1910 | 916 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,803 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,503 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,579 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,322 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,927 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,111 |
| 1970-1980 | 769 |
| 1980-1990 | 636 |
| 1990-2000 | 344 |
| 2000-2010 | 363 |
| 2010-2019 | 634 |
| 2020-2029 | 433 |
Famous people named Roscoe
- Roscoe Arbuckle: Actor, Comedian
- Roscoe Lee Browne: Actor, Director
- Roscoe Orman: Actor, Author
Nicknames
Ross
Fun facts
- The name originally comes from a place name in Lancashire, combining Old Norse words for deer ('rá') and wood ('skógr').
- Roscoe was most popular in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s, frequently ranking in the top 200 male names.