Will my child share the name Ross with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Ross per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ross in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ross becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ross is declining: down 291 places since 2020, to #2,014 in 2025. It peaked at #60 in 1997.

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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Ross is a distinctive choice, ranked #2014 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ross in their class.

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ross in their class.