Rosston
A masculine name possibly derived from the English place name Rosston.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Rosston. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rosston today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosston births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosston. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rosston. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,816
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Rosston: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rosston from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosston 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 Rosston during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosston
Rosston is a unique given name with an intriguing history. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English language, where it is believed to have derived from the combination of two words: "ros" meaning rose, and "tun" meaning town or settlement. This suggests that the name was initially used to refer to someone who lived in a town or village known for its abundant rose gardens or cultivation of roses.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rosston dates back to the 13th century in England. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Rosston de Weston, a landowner who lived in the village of Weston in Hertfordshire during the reign of King Henry III (1216–1272). Records show that Rosston de Weston was involved in a legal dispute over land ownership in 1247.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Rosston was Sir Rosston de Beaumont, a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. Sir Rosston de Beaumont is mentioned in historical accounts for his bravery and valor in the Battle of Crecy in 1346.
Moving forward to the 16th century, Rosston Cuthbert was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Bristol, England. He is recorded in the city's trade records for his successful business ventures in importing goods from the continent and exporting English wool and cloth.
In the 17th century, Rosston Edmunds was a respected scholar and theologian who wrote several influential works on religious philosophy. He served as a rector at St. Mary's Church in Oxford and was known for his eloquent sermons and erudite teachings.
Another notable figure with this name was Rosston Fairfax, a military officer who fought in the English Civil War (1642–1651). He served under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax, and his exploits are chronicled in contemporary accounts of the war's major battles.
While the name Rosston has become relatively uncommon in modern times, its historical roots and unique meaning have left a lasting impact on the rich tapestry of English nomenclature, serving as a reminder of the cultural and linguistic diversity that has shaped the English language over the centuries.
People
Rosston + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rosston as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rosston: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosston?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosston 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Rosston a common name?
We classify Rosston as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosston most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosston was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosston is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rosston in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rosston a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosston in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Rosston still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rosston in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rosston can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Rosston?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.