Rosie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rosie is a name of Latin origin meaning 'rose', derived from 'rosa'. It evolved through various forms in language, from Rosa in Latin to Rosie in modern English. The name conveys traits of warmth and friendliness. It does not have biblical significance, but it gained popularity in the 19th century. Today, Rosie is a beloved name, with notable figures contributing to its contemporary image.
The name Rosie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Rosie has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rosie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2631st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2045th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3964th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 164th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 178th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 280th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 667th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1244th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1560th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 555th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rosie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rosie"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊzi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Rosie is derived from the Latin word 'rosa', meaning 'rose'. It became popular as a diminutive form of the name Rose.
Meaning
Rose
Language Evolution
Rosa (Latin), Rosa (Old French), Rose (Middle English), Rosie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Rosie gained popularity in the 19th century as a pet form of Rose, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Rose, Rosetta, Rosalia
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Rosie is often perceived as a cheerful and friendly name, associated with warmth and affection.
Famous People
Rosie O'Donnell, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Rosie the Riveter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rosie"
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 "Rosie"
"Rosie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2631st of 7545 | 156 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2045th of 6773 | 237 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3964th of 7552 | 72 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 164th of 9107 | 25,356 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 178th of 9204 | 21,459 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 280th of 12526 | 17,913 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 667th of 19264 | 3,889 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1244th of 27321 | 2,052 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1560th of 35406 | 2,106 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 555th of 30306 | 6,700 |
Regional Popularity of "Rosie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
84.53% 2000th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
77.56% 1825th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
- |
| 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 "Rosie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
20.69% 293rd/1416 |
33.58% 463rd/1379 |
3.93% 93rd/2366 |
13.92% 159th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
20.18% 312th/1546 |
34.45% 536th/1556 |
4.63% 109th/2353 |
10.34% 160th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
20.52% 457th/2227 |
31.60% 768th/2430 |
6.41% 183rd/2853 |
10.23% 284th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
27.65% 812th/2937 |
36.52% 1272nd/3483 |
14.58% 513th/3518 |
14.96% 605th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
36.74% 1354th/3685 |
45.77% 2048th/4475 |
24.57% 1276th/5194 |
13.82% 873rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
38.30% 1755th/4582 |
33.42% 1726th/5164 |
28.51% 2085th/7313 |
15.38% 1148th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
13.18% 525th/3984 |
12.86% 577th/4487 |
10.16% 693rd/6822 |
6.41% 402nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rosie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rosie" 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.