Rosy
Rosy is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Rose, a floral name derived from the rose flower.
Origin and history
Rosy is a diminutive and variant spelling of Rose or Rosa, ultimately derived from the Latin word for the rose flower. It has historically served as a diminutive but is also used as an independent given name. In the United States, it remains a rare but enduring choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,208 babies in the United States have been named Rosy since 1880. It ranks #3741 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1855.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.9 %)
- TX (31 %)
- NY (4.1 %)
- FL (3.3 %)
- GA (0.79 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 49 |
| 1890-1900 | 59 |
| 1900-1910 | 64 |
| 1910-1920 | 93 |
| 1920-1930 | 134 |
| 1930-1940 | 69 |
| 1940-1950 | 54 |
| 1950-1960 | 95 |
| 1960-1970 | 85 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 139 |
| 1990-2000 | 251 |
| 2000-2010 | 348 |
| 2010-2019 | 459 |
| 2020-2029 | 246 |
Famous people named Rosy
- Rosy Varte: Actress
Fun facts
- Rosy developed as a pet form of Rose before gaining standalone use as a given name.
- Although never a top-ranking name, Rosy has been continuously recorded in U.S. birth data since the late 19th century.