How Many People Are Named Rosy?

Complete statistics for the name Rosy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rosy
Very Rare
Modern American coinage

Rosy means 'blooming' and is a charmingly rare name, with only 1,650 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 200,003 Americans. It's a rising star, peaking in popularity in 2018 with 59 births.

~1,650
Living in US
1 in 200,003
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blooming
🌐
Origin
Modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Cheerful Optimistic Energetic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

17,344
Worldwide Bearers
#12,294
Global Rank
🇲🇲 Myanmar
2,100
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,583
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,118
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,077
🇵🇪 Peru
908
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
848
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
758
🇫🇷 France
655
🇨🇦 Canada
631
🇱🇧 Lebanon
616

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,650 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
1,091
Would be under 30 (50%)
391
Would be 30–60 (18%)
686
Would be over 60 (32%)

All 2,168 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rosy Through the Generations

Rosy, a name that evokes warmth and vitality, has seen its usage grow steadily over recent decades. With a current tally of 1,650 individuals named Rosy in the United States, the name has gained traction among younger generations, with half of those named Rosy being under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Rosy is becoming increasingly popular, especially among parents looking for a unique yet familiar-sounding name. The average age of people named Rosy is 46, indicating a relatively young demographic compared to many other names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 377
Texas 195
New York 26
Florida 16
Georgia 5
Oklahoma 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rosy's Modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Rosy

How Many People Have the Name Rosy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,650 people in the United States currently share the name Rosy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 200,003 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rosy a Common or Rare Name?

Rosy is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rosy Mean?

Rosy means "blooming" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rosy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rosy Most Popular?

The name Rosy reached peak popularity in 2018, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rosy?

Approximately 1,650 people named Rosy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,168. That works out to roughly 1 in 200,003 Americans.

Is Rosy a rare name?

Rosy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 200,003 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rosy mean?

Rosy means "blooming" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.

Is Rosy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rosy are male and 100% are female.

When was Rosy most popular?

Rosy peaked in 2018 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,650
All-Time Births2,168
1 in X1 in 200,003
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age46
Peak Year2018
World Rank#12,294
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.