Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Rosie
GirlEnglish, Latin· “rose”
- Meaning
- rose
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- ROH-zee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #283
- US babies 2025
- 1,088
- Best rank
- #114 (1910)
- Peak year
- 1927
Meaning and origin of Rosie
Rosie is an English and Latin name that means “rose”.
Rosie is a pet form of Rose, the flower name that comes from the Latin rosa. It is also used as a nickname for longer names such as Rosalind, Rosemary and Rosalie. The rose has long been a symbol of love and beauty, and Rose was used as a given name in the Middle Ages, though it may also have come from a Germanic name meaning "fame." Rosie the Riveter, the famous poster image of American women working in wartime factories, gave the name a spirited image. Rosie is sweet, cheerful and vintage.
Other spellings with the same sound: Rosy, Rosey.
Popularity over time
Rosie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 116 different years. Its best national rank was #114 in 1910, and the most babies received it in 1927, when 1,560 were named Rosie. In 2025, 1,088 babies were named Rosie, and it ranked #283 nationally. That is 198% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #162 in 1920, #229 in 1950, #962 in 1980, #1,741 in 2000, #1,657 in 2010, and #283 in 2025. Of the 85,556 US girls named Rosie since records began, 17% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 12,060 babies. Since 2010, 8,291 more have been named Rosie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Imogene, Ernestine, Ramona, Fay, and Dorthy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rosie ranked highest in Utah, Maine, and Idaho.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Rosie is usually pronounced ROH-zee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Rosy and Rosey.
Middle names for Rosie
A few middle names that flow with Rosie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rosie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosie mean?
Rosie is an English and Latin name that means “rose”.
What is the origin of the name Rosie?
Rosie has English and Latin roots. Rosie is a pet form of Rose, the flower name that comes from the Latin rosa.
Is Rosie a popular name?
Yes. Rosie ranked #283 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Rosie a boy or girl name?
Rosie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Rosie?
Rosie is usually pronounced ROH-zee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings