Rossy
(Ross, Rosa given name diminutive, surname Ross nickname): Name + -y
Every Rossy since 1984 — 604 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rossy
Rossy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,079 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 604 American babies have been named Rossy. Its peak came in 2015, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Rossy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rossy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,079 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,120 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,010 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,576 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,567 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,592 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,327 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,049 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,773 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,913 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,095 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,657 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,317 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,532 |
| 2011 | 10 | #11,027 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,853 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,991 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,876 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,441 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,788 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,248 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,144 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,916 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,236 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,569 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,081 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,414 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,199 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,040 |
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Famous people named Rossy
- Rossy de Palma Actor · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rossy mean?
(Ross, Rosa given name diminutive, surname Ross nickname): Name + -y
How popular is the name Rossy in 2025?
Rossy ranked #7,079 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rossy?
604 babies have been named Rossy in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rossy most popular?
Rossy peaked in 2015, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Rossy a boy or girl name?
Rossy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rossy rising or falling?
Rossy has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Rossy?
Well-known people named Rossy include Rossy de Palma (actor).