Rosy
A diminutive of the female given name Rose and other related names, variant of Rosie.
Every Rosy since 1882 — 2,208 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rosy
Rosy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,763 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 2,208 American babies have been named Rosy. Its peak came in 2018, when 59 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 Rosy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rosy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,763 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,326 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,172 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,522 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,924 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,730 |
| 2019 | 45 | #3,495 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,860 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,185 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,176 |
| 2015 | 54 | #3,121 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,534 |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,038 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,942 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,340 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,288 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,554 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,337 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,773 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,146 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,183 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,262 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,510 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,870 |
| 2001 | 33 | #3,922 |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,580 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,953 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,093 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,586 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,174 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,203 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,147 |
| 1960 | 18 | #2,971 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,667 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,386 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,458 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 10 | #3,018 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,751 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,551 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,864 |
| 1910 | 7 | #2,107 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,670 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,183 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,182 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Rosy
- Rosy Bindi Politician · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Rose and other related names, variant of Rosie.
How popular is the name Rosy in 2025?
Rosy ranked #3,763 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rosy?
2,208 babies have been named Rosy in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rosy most popular?
Rosy peaked in 2018, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Rosy a boy or girl name?
Rosy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rosy rising or falling?
Rosy has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Rosy?
Well-known people named Rosy include Rosy Bindi (politician).