Rosco
Every Rosco since 1883 — 1,440 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rosco
Rosco is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,469 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 1,440 American babies have been named Rosco. Its peak came in 1922, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rosco stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rosco year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,469 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,749 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,970 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,704 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,390 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,590 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,860 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,676 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,591 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,670 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,454 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,817 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,405 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,499 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,178 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,199 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,590 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,763 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,938 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,015 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,086 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,746 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,515 |
| 1955 | 14 | #2,206 |
| 1950 | 12 | #2,304 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,549 |
| 1940 | 16 | #1,789 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,643 |
| 1930 | 30 | #1,324 |
| 1925 | 30 | #1,357 |
| 1920 | 36 | #1,224 |
| 1915 | 26 | #1,334 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,182 |
| 1905 | 9 | #909 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,062 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,130 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rosco in 2025?
Rosco ranked #10,469 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rosco?
1,440 babies have been named Rosco in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rosco most popular?
Rosco peaked in 1922, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Rosco a boy or girl name?
Rosco is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rosco rising or falling?
Rosco is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.