Rosie
Rosie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rose, the floral bloom.
Origin and history
Rosie is a traditional English name originally used as a affectionate diminutive for Rose or names beginning with Rose-. It derives from the Latin word 'rosa', referring to the fragrant flower. Long popular in the United States, it continues to be chosen both as a standalone given name and as a familiar nickname.
Popularity in the United States
85,556 babies in the United States have been named Rosie since 1880. It ranks #417 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #376.
States where it is most popular
- MS (15.5 %)
- TX (13.1 %)
- CA (9.9 %)
- AL (9.2 %)
- AR (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,485 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,918 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,828 |
| 1910-1920 | 9,565 |
| 1920-1930 | 14,290 |
| 1930-1940 | 12,060 |
| 1940-1950 | 11,403 |
| 1950-1960 | 10,012 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,920 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,961 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,324 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,290 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,209 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,341 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,950 |
Famous people named Rosie
- Rosie O'Donnell: comedian, actress
- Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: model, actress
- Rosie Perez: actress, choreographer
Fun facts
- Rosie the Riveter became an enduring symbol of American women working in factories during World War II.
- While historically a nickname for Rose or Rosemary, Rosie has long been registered as an independent legal name in the U.S.