Will my child share the name Rosie with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 1,343 UK babies named Rosie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rosie in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rosie becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rosie has been fairly steady, ranked #24 in 2025 against #9 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #9 in 2020.

What does the name Rosie mean?

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.

Is Rosie a popular baby name in the United States?

Rosie appears in the US top 500 at #311 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

👧 Girl's name ⭐ Popular UK #24

Rosie

Q: Who are some famous people named Rosie?

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..

🗳️ Add Rosie to a family shortlist

Rosie is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #24 in 2025. 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 2025

#24

US Rank #283

About the Name Rosie

Rosie ranked #24 in 2025, down from its peak of #9 in 2020 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 30 of the last 30 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 a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Rosie on the register.

In the US it sits at #311 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.

⭐ Famous People Named Rosie

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.

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