Rosie is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #24 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Origin & Meaning
Latin — Rose flower; symbol of love
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UK Rank 2024
#24
US Rank #311
About the Name Rosie
Rosie is holding steady in the rankings at #24. It reached its peak of #9 in 2020 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
In terms of origin, Rosie is rooted in Latin, where it means "Rose flower; symbol of love". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Rosie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #311 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Rosie
Unlikely. With around 1,406 UK babies named Rosie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rosie in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Rosie has held a stable position around #24 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #9 in 2020 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Rosie has Latin origins and means "Rose flower; symbol of love". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Rosie include: Rosie Jones — Rosie Luisa Jones is a British comedian, writer and actress.; Rosie Batty — Rosemary Anne "Rosie" Batty is an Australian domestic violence campaigner.; Rosie Boycott, Baroness Boycott — Rosel Marie "Rosie" Boycott, Baroness Boycott is a British journalist and feminist..
Rosie appears in the US top 500 at #311 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
1,406
UK babies named Rosie (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.7
In a school of 600
↓ 15 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Rosie
Likely around 1 other Rosie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Rosie
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Rosie Luisa Jones is a British comedian, writer and actress. After starting her career as a writer on panel shows, she went on to appear as a guest on The Last Leg, 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, QI, Would I Lie to You?
Rosemary Anne "Rosie" Batty is an Australian domestic violence campaigner. She became a campaigner in 2014, after her 11-year-old son Luke Batty was murdered by his father, Greg Anderson.
Rosie Goldsmith is an English journalist specializing in arts and current affairs in the UK and abroad. In 20 years at the BBC, she travelled and presented the BBC programmes Front Row and Crossing Continents, among others.
Rosie Holt is a British actress, comedian, and satirist. She started her satirical videos, Woman Who..., released on her Twitter feed, during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown.