Roswell
Every Roswell since 1880 — 1,411 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roswell
Roswell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,472 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,411 American babies have been named Roswell. Its peak came in 1919, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Roswell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roswell 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 | #10,472 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,200 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,583 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,040 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,947 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,698 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,819 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,908 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,996 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,858 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,389 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,193 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,650 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,090 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,163 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,859 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,291 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,944 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,625 |
| 1945 | 16 | #1,755 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,453 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,533 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,056 |
| 1925 | 28 | #1,418 |
| 1920 | 42 | #1,106 |
| 1915 | 34 | #1,120 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,401 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,209 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,213 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #1,035 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Roswell in 2025?
Roswell ranked #10,472 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 Roswell?
1,411 babies have been named Roswell in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roswell most popular?
Roswell peaked in 1919, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Roswell a boy or girl name?
Roswell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Roswell rising or falling?
Roswell is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.