Rossie
Rossie is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Headland or promontory.
Origin and history
Rossie originated as a Scottish habitational surname derived from places in Scotland named Rossie, which comes from a Gaelic word meaning 'promontory' or 'headland'. Historically used as a masculine given name, it functioned primarily as a surname-derived given name in the United States around the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare as a male given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
768 babies in the United States have been named Rossie since 1880. It ranks #3908 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (73.9 %)
- GA (15.9 %)
- SC (10.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 132 |
| 1920-1930 | 139 |
| 1930-1940 | 120 |
| 1940-1950 | 108 |
| 1950-1960 | 95 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ross
Fun facts
- The name stems from several locations in Scotland named Rossie, derived from Gaelic 'ros'.
- Rossie saw its peak usage as a male given name in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.