Rosey
A feminine name derived from the English word for the flower rose, symbolizing beauty and radiance.
Name Census estimates that about 629 living Americans carry the first name Rosey. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rosey today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosey births was 2020 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosey. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
629
~ 1 in 544,919 Americans
Peak year
2020
31 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,854
Tracked since 1881
Popularity
Rosey: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosey from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 158 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Rosey remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosey by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rosey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Roseys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosey
The name Rosey is believed to have originated from the English language, derived from the word "rose," which is a type of flower. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 16th century in England.
Rosey is a diminutive form of the name Rose, which itself has a rich history and symbolism. In ancient Greek and Roman mythology, the rose was associated with the goddesses of love and beauty, such as Aphrodite and Venus. The rose was also a significant symbol in medieval Christian traditions, often representing the Virgin Mary.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rosey was Rosey Seagrave, an English actress who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. She was a member of the famous theater company, the King's Men, and performed in several of William Shakespeare's plays.
In the 18th century, Rosey Townshend (1708-1788) was a prominent English noblewoman and socialite. She was known for her wit and charm, and her salon in London was a popular gathering place for the intellectual and artistic elite of the time.
In the 19th century, Rosey Calvert (1839-1912) was an American author and activist. She was a strong advocate for women's rights and was involved in the suffrage movement. Her book, "Reminiscences of the Women's Rights Movement," published in 1898, provided valuable insights into the early days of the feminist movement.
Another notable figure with the name Rosey was Rosey Brown (1891-1957), an American baseball player. She was a pitcher in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and was one of the league's earliest stars.
In the 20th century, Rosey Grier (born 1932) was an American professional football player and actor. He was a member of the famous "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line of the Los Angeles Rams in the 1960s. After retiring from football, Grier pursued a successful acting career, appearing in numerous films and television shows.
Overall, the name Rosey has a long and varied history, spanning various cultures and time periods. While its origins can be traced back to the English language and the symbolism of the rose flower, the name has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout history.
People
Rosey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rosey as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rosey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 629 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosey going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 544,919 US residents.
Is Rosey a common name?
We classify Rosey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,262 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosey most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosey was 2020, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosey is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rosey a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosey in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.