Rosy
Girl name · #3714 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Rosy? In official American birth records, Rosy has been tracked continuously since 1882, giving it 143 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 40 baby girls were named Rosy, placing it at #3714 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3092, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 45,000 girls born in 2025 was named Rosy.
Babies named Rosy per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 143-year story
Rosy first appears in the Social Security records in 1882, when 7 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 59 girls were named Rosy — good for #2841 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Rosy against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rosy in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rosy is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Rosy will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Rosy is most common
State-level data for Rosy 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 Rosy
Statistically, parents drawn to Rosy tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Pessy, Reid, Etty, Andy, and Reema.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rosy | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3712 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3277 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4114 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3470 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3883 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3676 |
| 2019 | 45 | #3451 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2841 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3145 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3139 |
| 2015 | 54 | #3092 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3486 |
| 2013 | 55 | #3005 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4836 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4244 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4180 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4482 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4268 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3721 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4073 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4118 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4172 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4418 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3810 |
| 2001 | 33 | #3864 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Rosy?
In official American birth records, the name Rosy first appeared in 1882 (over 143 years ago), when 7 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Rosy a popular girl name?
Rosy ranked #3714 among girls in 2025 with 40 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3092.
When was the name Rosy most popular?
Rosy peaked in 2018, when 59 American girls received the name (ranked #2841 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Rosy?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 45,000 newborn American girls was named Rosy. 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.