Will my child share the name Ross with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Ross per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ross in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ross becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ross has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1532 places in the last five years. Its peak was #60 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Ross a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ross is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ross a popular baby name in the United States?

Ross does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3255

Ross

Ross is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ross in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3255

About the Name Ross

Ross has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1532 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #60 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 6 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.

Ross is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.