Rosie: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: Rosie appears in several works of literature. One notable example is the character Rosie Cotton from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” series. She is Samwise Gamgee’s love interest and eventual wife.

Rosie Overview

Meaning

Rose

Gender

Girl

Origin

English, Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Rosa”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈroʊzi/

Popularity

Rosie is a cherished name in many countries, including the UK, Australia, and Ireland. In the USA, Rosie ranked 392nd for girls in 2023

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Cute, Vintage, Nature-inspired

Associated Traits

Cheerful, charming, lively, endearing

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Rosie is often associated with purity and love, symbolized by the rose in various cultures.

Name Day

August 23rd (France), September 4th (Latvia), October 7th (Poland)

Rosie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Rosalind, Rosalie, Rosetta, Rosalyn, Rosamund, Rosabelle

Common Nicknames

Ro, Sisi, Rosie-Posey, Roz

Diminutives

Rose, Rosi, Rosy

Famous People

Rosie O'Donnell
(American Comedian)
Rosie the Riveter
(Cultural Icon)
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
(British Model)
Rosie Hamlin
(American Singer)
Rosie Perez
(American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

"Rosie the Riveter"
(Cultural Icon)
Rosie Dunne
("Love, Rosie," Film)
"Rosie"
(Film)
Rosie Mulligan
("Mamma Mia!," Film)
Rosie Larsen
("The Killing," TV Series)

Places

Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park
(Richmond, California, USA)
Rosie Creek
(Alaska, USA)
Rosie the Riveter Park
(California, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Rosie?

The name Rosie means “rose,” a symbol of love and beauty. People named Rosie are often thought to be kind-hearted and cheerful, bringing joy to those around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Rosie?

Rosie comes from the English language and is derived from the Latin word “rosa,” which means “rose.” The name evolved through its use in various forms in different languages over time.

Rosie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Rosie in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#4562021	#4242022	#3922023
Top 3 Rankings	#1141910	#1161900	#1191909

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Rosie

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	392 (+32 from 2022)	779 (+34 from 2022)	0.04453
2022	424 (+32 from 2021)	745 (+60 from 2021)	0.04155
2021	456 (+14 from 2020)	685 (+35 from 2020)	0.03823
2020	470 (+94 from 2019)	650 (+107 from 2019)	0.03677
2019	564 (+54 from 2018)	543 (+58 from 2018)	0.02959
2018	618 (+60 from 2017)	485 (+52 from 2017)	0.02608
2017	678 (+42 from 2016)	433 (+38 from 2016)	0.02292
2016	720 (+55 from 2015)	395 (+30 from 2015)	0.02040
2015	775 (+69 from 2014)	365 (+38 from 2014)	0.01871
2014	844 (+18 from 2013)	327 (+28 from 2013)	0.01672
2013	862 (+234 from 2012)	299 (+74 from 2012)	0.01551
2012	1096 (+502 from 2011)	225 (+90 from 2011)	0.01160
2011	1598 (+51 from 2010)	135 (+6 from 2010)	0.00697
2010	1649 (-67 from 2009)	129 (-13 from 2009)	0.00658
2009	1582 (+21 from 2008)	142 (+1 from 2008)	0.00701
2008	1603 (+86 from 2007)	141 (+11 from 2007)	0.00677
2007	1689 (-8 from 2006)	130 (+5 from 2006)	0.00614
2006	1681 (+23 from 2005)	125 (+9 from 2005)	0.00598
2005	1704 (+90 from 2004)	116 (+10 from 2004)	0.00572
2004	1794 (-74 from 2003)	106 (-4 from 2003)	0.00525
2003	1720 (-212 from 2002)	110 (-15 from 2002)	0.00548
2002	1508 (+152 from 2001)	125 (+16 from 2001)	0.00633
2001	1660 (+70 from 2000)	109 (+8 from 2000)	0.00550
2000	1730 (-170 from 1999)	101 (-7 from 1999)	0.00506
1999	1560 (-341 from 1998)	108 (-42 from 1998)	0.00555
1998	1219 (-15 from 1997)	150 No change from 1997	0.00774
1997	1204 (+110 from 1996)	150 (+20 from 1996)	0.00786
1996	1314 (-35 from 1995)	130 (-1 from 1995)	0.00678
1995	1279 (+165 from 1994)	131 (+21 from 1994)	0.00682
1994	1444 (-72 from 1993)	110 (-10 from 1993)	0.00564
1993	1372 (+19 from 1992)	120 (+2 from 1992)	0.00609
1992	1391 (+4 from 1991)	118 (+3 from 1991)	0.00589
1991	1395 (-286 from 1990)	115 (-42 from 1990)	0.00566
1990	1109 (+150 from 1989)	157 (+32 from 1989)	0.00764
1989	1259 (-21 from 1988)	125 (+5 from 1988)	0.00627
1988	1238 (+124 from 1987)	120 (+20 from 1987)	0.00624
1987	1362 (-174 from 1986)	100 (-19 from 1986)	0.00534
1986	1188 (-10 from 1985)	119 (-1 from 1985)	0.00645
1985	1178 (-143 from 1984)	120 (-17 from 1984)	0.00650
1984	1035 (+25 from 1983)	137 (+6 from 1983)	0.00760
1983	1060 (-113 from 1982)	131 (-26 from 1982)	0.00732
1982	947 (-20 from 1981)	157 (-5 from 1981)	0.00865
1981	927 (+33 from 1980)	162 (+8 from 1980)	0.00906
1980	960 (-48 from 1979)	154 (-8 from 1979)	0.00865
1979	912 (-14 from 1978)	162 (+2 from 1978)	0.00940
1978	898 (-63 from 1977)	160 (-19 from 1977)	0.00973
1977	835 (-3 from 1976)	179 (+13 from 1976)	0.01088
1976	832 (-11 from 1975)	166 No change from 1975	0.01056
1975	821 (+38 from 1974)	166 (+14 from 1974)	0.01064
1974	859 (-197 from 1973)	152 (-73 from 1973)	0.00970
1973	662 (-9 from 1972)	225 (-9 from 1972)	0.01448
1972	653 (-21 from 1971)	234 (-28 from 1971)	0.01451
1971	632 (+13 from 1970)	262 (+7 from 1970)	0.01495
1970	645 (-72 from 1969)	255 (-40 from 1969)	0.01392
1969	573 (-11 from 1968)	295 (+6 from 1968)	0.01674
1968	562 (-48 from 1967)	289 (-51 from 1967)	0.01690
1967	514 (-35 from 1966)	340 (-41 from 1966)	0.01980
1966	479 (-43 from 1965)	381 (-89 from 1965)	0.02170
1965	436 (-18 from 1964)	470 (-71 from 1964)	0.02572
1964	418 (-21 from 1963)	541 (-40 from 1963)	0.02764
1963	397 (-15 from 1962)	581 (-19 from 1962)	0.02922
1962	382 (-14 from 1961)	600 (-79 from 1961)	0.02960
1961	368 (-15 from 1960)	679 (-66 from 1960)	0.03269
1960	353 (-18 from 1959)	745 (-61 from 1959)	0.03582
1959	335 (-41 from 1958)	806 (-111 from 1958)	0.03878
1958	294 (-9 from 1957)	917 (-66 from 1957)	0.04439
1957	285 (-16 from 1956)	983 (-29 from 1956)	0.04685
1956	269 (-4 from 1955)	1012 (-12 from 1955)	0.04914
1955	265 (-15 from 1954)	1024 (-48 from 1954)	0.05107
1954	250 (+7 from 1953)	1072 (+73 from 1953)	0.05385
1953	257 (-10 from 1952)	999 (-5 from 1952)	0.05177
1952	247 (-14 from 1951)	1004 (-84 from 1951)	0.05279
1951	233 (-4 from 1950)	1088 (-17 from 1950)	0.05890
1950	229 (-13 from 1949)	1105 (-108 from 1949)	0.06284
1949	216 (-1 from 1948)	1213 (+61 from 1948)	0.06910
1948	215 (-1 from 1947)	1152 (-57 from 1947)	0.06610
1947	214 (-9 from 1946)	1209 (+27 from 1946)	0.06651
1946	205 (-19 from 1945)	1182 (+87 from 1945)	0.07328
1945	186 (+7 from 1944)	1095 (+6 from 1944)	0.08135
1944	193 No change from 1943	1089 (-39 from 1943)	0.07969
1943	193 (-4 from 1942)	1128 (+18 from 1942)	0.07858
1942	189 (-12 from 1941)	1110 (+3 from 1941)	0.07983
1941	177 (-3 from 1940)	1107 (-12 from 1940)	0.08884
1940	174 (-3 from 1939)	1119 (-41 from 1939)	0.09472
1939	171 (-1 from 1938)	1160 (-33 from 1938)	0.10229
1938	170 (+8 from 1937)	1193 (+69 from 1937)	0.10452
1937	178 (-5 from 1936)	1124 (+15 from 1936)	0.10201
1936	173 (-7 from 1935)	1109 (-79 from 1935)	0.10292
1935	166 (-6 from 1934)	1188 (-52 from 1934)	0.10931
1934	160 (-5 from 1933)	1240 (+60 from 1933)	0.11457
1933	155 (-3 from 1932)	1180 (-134 from 1932)	0.11281
1932	152 (+3 from 1931)	1314 (+107 from 1931)	0.11877
1931	155 (-2 from 1930)	1207 (-138 from 1930)	0.10936
1930	153 (+1 from 1929)	1345 (-21 from 1929)	0.11531
1929	154 (+2 from 1928)	1366 (-19 from 1928)	0.11801
1928	156 (-4 from 1927)	1385 (-175 from 1927)	0.11585
1927	152 (+4 from 1926)	1560 (+68 from 1926)	0.12617
1926	156 No change from 1925	1492 (-24 from 1925)	0.12128
1925	156 (+7 from 1924)	1516 (+34 from 1924)	0.12002
1924	163 (+3 from 1923)	1482 (+87 from 1923)	0.11438
1923	166 (-1 from 1922)	1395 (+10 from 1922)	0.11138
1922	165 (+5 from 1921)	1385 (+72 from 1921)	0.11102
1921	170 (-8 from 1920)	1313 (-83 from 1920)	0.10260
1920	162 (-4 from 1919)	1396 (-2 from 1919)	0.11222
1919	158 (+16 from 1918)	1398 (+208 from 1918)	0.11902
1918	174 (+5 from 1917)	1190 (+91 from 1917)	0.09897
1917	179 (+2 from 1916)	1099 (+69 from 1916)	0.09780
1916	181 (-7 from 1915)	1030 (+55 from 1915)	0.09487
1915	174 (-21 from 1914)	975 (+18 from 1914)	0.09523
1914	153 (+3 from 1913)	957 (+213 from 1913)	0.12013
1913	156 (-18 from 1912)	744 (-49 from 1912)	0.11360
1912	138 (-7 from 1911)	793 (+150 from 1911)	0.13516
1911	131 (-17 from 1910)	643 (-93 from 1910)	0.14554
1910	114 (+5 from 1909)	736 (+132 from 1909)	0.17544
1909	119 (+20 from 1908)	604 (+102 from 1908)	0.16409
1908	139 (-7 from 1907)	502 (-9 from 1907)	0.14160
1907	132 (-5 from 1906)	511 (+14 from 1906)	0.15144
1906	127 No change from 1905	497 (-3 from 1905)	0.15857
1905	127 No change from 1904	500 (+32 from 1904)	0.16136
1904	127 (+5 from 1903)	468 (+45 from 1903)	0.16004
1903	132 (+2 from 1902)	423 (+6 from 1902)	0.15205
1902	134 (+14 from 1901)	417 (+87 from 1901)	0.14875
1901	148 (-32 from 1900)	330 (-246 from 1900)	0.12980
1900	116 (+24 from 1899)	576 (+244 from 1899)	0.18128
1899	140 (+13 from 1898)	332 (+2 from 1898)	0.13415
1898	153 (-12 from 1897)	330 (-9 from 1897)	0.12037
1897	141 (+9 from 1896)	339 (+25 from 1896)	0.13654
1896	150 (-9 from 1895)	314 (-8 from 1895)	0.12461
1895	141 (+11 from 1894)	322 (+34 from 1894)	0.13031
1894	152 (+10 from 1893)	288 (+46 from 1893)	0.12205
1893	162 (-6 from 1892)	242 (-7 from 1892)	0.10744
1892	156 (-20 from 1891)	249 (-15 from 1891)	0.11071
1891	136 (+14 from 1890)	264 (+26 from 1890)	0.13431
1890	150 (-8 from 1889)	238 (-1 from 1889)	0.11802
1889	142 (+8 from 1888)	239 (+28 from 1888)	0.12631
1888	150 (+2 from 1887)	211 (+49 from 1887)	0.11138
1887	152 (+23 from 1886)	162 (+29 from 1886)	0.10423
1886	175 (-21 from 1885)	133 (-9 from 1885)	0.08651
1885	154 (-14 from 1884)	142 (-10 from 1884)	0.10004
1884	140 (+15 from 1883)	152 (+37 from 1883)	0.11048
1883	155 (-26 from 1882)	115 (-25 from 1882)	0.09579
1882	129 (+29 from 1881)	140 (+55 from 1881)	0.12101
1881	158 (-17 from 1880)	85 (-21 from 1880)	0.08598
1880	141 First SSA data recorded	106 First SSA data recorded	0.10860

American States Popularity Rankings for Rosie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Mississippi (MS)

#3871992

#5472018

#5342022

Texas (TX)

#8432021

#5212022

#5722023

California (CA)

#3872021

#4772022

#3562023

Alabama (AL)

#4382021

#5842022

#9512023

Arkansas (AR)

#6502019

#2382022

#2582023

Louisiana (LA)

#5192021

#4632022

#6132023

Georgia (GA)

#7392021

#5122022

#4652023

Tennessee (TN)

#3822021

#4682022

#3952023

Kentucky (KY)

#6282021

#4152022

#2922023

North Carolina (NC)

#5222021

#4842022

#5192023

Illinois (IL)

#6232021

#5152022

#5512023

Missouri (MO)

#3692021

#4352022

#4352023

Oklahoma (OK)

#4672021

#3932022

#4662023

Arizona (AZ)

#3462021

#2992022

#3732023

New York (NY)

#4212021

#5142022

#4752023

Virginia (VA)

#8532021

#3492022

#4932023

Ohio (OH)

#4012021

#4502022

#4092023

New Mexico (NM)

#2161967

#2961969

#3511970

South Carolina (SC)

#6022021

#4302022

#3882023

Michigan (MI)

#3732021

#5532022

#3152023

Florida (FL)

#7262021

#5582022

#5742023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#4902021

#4112022

#4722023

Indiana (IN)

#2972021

#3802022

#3072023

Colorado (CO)

#6212021

#4332022

#5512023

West Virginia (WV)

#4451956

#4351957

#4281959

Maryland (MD)

#6342021

#9182022

#5992023

Kansas (KS)

#4842021

#3392022

#4262023

Utah (UT)

#1132021

#1132022

#802023

Washington (WA)

#3462021

#4032022

#2232023

New Jersey (NJ)

#5302021

#6282022

#4192023

Iowa (IA)

#5662021

#2732022

#5642023

Minnesota (MN)

#4152021

#3422022

#3622023

Wisconsin (WI)

#4652021

#5022022

#3852023

Oregon (OR)

#4802021

#2792022

#3262023

Nebraska (NE)

#3602019

#3452022

#3432023

Massachusetts (MA)

#5172021

#4362022

#4182023

Nevada (NV)

#4332021

#2062022

#2522023

Idaho (ID)

#1452021

#2712022

#1892023

North Dakota (ND)

#2161933

#2201935

#2262023

Connecticut (CT)

#4352019

#4192022

#4052023

South Dakota (SD)

#2111924

#2302022

#1972023

Montana (MT)

#1461929

#1491932

#1942021

Hawaii (HI)

#1841918

#1621919

#1401924

District of Columbia (DC)

#1431923

#1601934

#3041956

Wyoming (WY)

#1221921

#1161947

#1461950

Alaska (AK)

#1022020

Maine (ME)

#1992023

New Hampshire (NH)

#2582021

Popularity Rankings for Rosie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#142019

#92020

#112021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#142021

#202022

#172023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#212021

#272022

#242023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#502021

#492022

#542023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium

#652020

#752021

#742022

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW)

#912019

#842022

#752023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#912021

#822022

#1172023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#1532020

#1442021

#1622022

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#1832021

#2372022

#1512023

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#5002016

#4912017

#4542019

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland

#9622018

#9952021

#9062022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Rosie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Typically, Rosie is used as a girl’s name due to its connection to the rose, a flower often related to femininity and charm.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Rosie

Rosalind
Meaning: Rose
Origin: French, German, DutchRosalie
Rosetta
Rosalyn
Rosamund
Rosabelle

Ro
Sisi
Rosie-Posey
Roz

Meaning: Rose, a flower
Origin: LatinRose
Rosi
Rosy

Rosie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Rosie O'Donnell (Comedian, born 1962): An American comedian, actress, and television host who has appeared in various talk shows and movies.
Rosie the Riveter (Cultural Icon, 1940s): A cultural icon representing the American women who worked in factories during World War II.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (Model, born 1987): A British model and actress known for her work with Victoria's Secret and roles in blockbuster films.
Rosie Hamlin (Singer, 1945–2017): An American singer best known for her hit song "Angel Baby" with the group Rosie and the Originals.
Rosie Perez (Actress, born 1964): An American actress, dancer, and choreographer who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.
Rosie Lee Tompkins (Quilter, 1936–2006): An American artist whose quilts are celebrated for their vibrant colors and intricate designs.
Rosie Jones (Comedian, born 1990): A British comedian and actress celebrated for her stand-up comedy and appearances on TV panel shows.

"Rosie the Riveter" (1942 Cultural Icon): Symbolizes the American women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II.
Rosie Dunne ("Love, Rosie," 2014 Film): Follows the complicated relationship between two best friends over the years.
"Rosie" (2018 Film): A drama about a mother trying to protect her family after they become homeless.
Rosie Mulligan ("Mamma Mia!," 2008 Film): One of Donna's best friends who comes to Greece for a wedding.
Rosie Larsen ("The Killing," 2011 TV Series): A young girl whose murder is investigated throughout the series.
"Rosie Revere, Engineer" (2013 Children's Book): A young girl who dreams of becoming a great engineer.
"Rosie and Jim" (1990 TV Series): One of the main characters, a rag doll, who goes on adventures with Jim.

Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park (Richmond, California, USA): A park commemorating the contributions of women during World War II.
Rosie Road (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia): A residential street located in a suburban area.
Rosie Creek (Alaska, USA): A small stream flowing through the Alaskan wilderness.
Rosie Mound Natural Area (Grand Haven, Michigan, USA): A natural area featuring dunes, trails, and scenic views of Lake Michigan.
Rosie the Riveter Park (Long Beach, California, USA): A local park dedicated to the iconic World War II figure.
Rosie Square (San Antonio, Texas, USA): A public square in the city center.
Rosie Lee Park (Bristol, England, UK): A community park with playgrounds and sports facilities.

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Rosie Name Meaning