Rosco Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rosco originates from Old Norse, meaning 'dweller by the marsh'. It has evolved through various historical forms, from Old Norse to Modern English. The name is often associated with traits of ruggedness and uniqueness. There is no biblical relevance connected to this name.
The name Rosco is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rosco has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Rosco' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1221st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1615th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2464th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4752nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8705th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12000th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9776th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Rosco' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rosco"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɒskoʊ/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Rosco is derived from the Old Norse elements 'ros' meaning 'horse' and 'kó' meaning 'dweller by the marsh'. It originally referred to someone who lived near a marshland with horses.
Meaning
dweller by the marsh
Language Evolution
Old Norse: Rǫskv, Middle English: Rosco, Modern English: Rosco
Historical Usage
The name Rosco gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Roscoe, Roscoo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rosco is perceived as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with a rugged or outdoorsy personality.
Famous People
Rosco P. Coltrane - fictional character from 'The Dukes of Hazzard', Rosco Arbuckle - American silent film actor and director
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rosco"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rosco"
"Rosco" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1221st of 7545 | 551 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1615th of 6773 | 347 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2464th of 7552 | 208 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4752nd of 10718 | 75 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8705th of 16616 | 47 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12000th of 24088 | 57 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9776th of 23106 | 78 |
Regional Popularity of "Rosco" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
48.48% 1147th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
69.95% 1646th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rosco" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rosco"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rosco" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.