Rosey
Girl name · #4991 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Rosey? In official American birth records, Rosey has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 26 baby girls were named Rosey, placing it at #4991 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #6236, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 69,231 girls born in 2025 was named Rosey.
The 144-year story
Rosey first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2020, when 31 girls were named Rosey — good for #4358 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Rosey per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Rosey against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rosey in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rosey is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Rosey will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Rosey is most common
State-level data for Rosey is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Rosey
Statistically, parents drawn to Rosey tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ramsey, Posey, Halsey, Odyssey, and Dempsey.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rosey | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4987 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6642 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4999 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11231 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4413 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4358 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8597 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5007 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5191 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6901 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6236 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7636 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10235 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7804 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13347 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15242 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15405 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15491 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8883 |
| 2004 | 7 | #12761 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12408 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12187 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15031 |
| 1997 | 6 | #12070 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7514 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Rosey?
In official American birth records, the name Rosey first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Rosey a popular girl name?
Rosey ranked #4991 among girls in 2025 with 26 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #6236.
When was the name Rosey most popular?
Rosey peaked in 2020, when 31 American girls received the name (ranked #4358 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Rosey?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 69,231 newborn American girls was named Rosey. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.