Rosswell
Ross dweller; horse nook; a horse enclosure at a clearing.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Rosswell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rosswell today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rosswell births was 1917 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rosswell. 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 Rosswell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#3,491
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Rosswell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rosswell 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 Rosswell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rosswell
The name Rosswell is believed to have originated from the Old English words "ross" and "well," which together mean "a spring or stream near a rocky place." This suggests that the name has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon culture of medieval England, likely referring to a geographical feature or settlement located near a spring or stream in a rocky area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rosswell can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Rossewella," referring to a settlement or landowner in the county of Wiltshire.
In the 13th century, a Rosswell de Burdeley is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, which were financial records maintained by the Exchequer of England. This suggests that individuals bearing the name Rosswell held land or property during this period.
During the Renaissance, a notable figure named Rosswell Thorne (1492-1558) was a prominent English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. He played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce.
In the 17th century, Rosswell Rawlinson (1612-1678) was an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Lambeth and was known for his extensive collection of manuscripts and books.
Another historical figure bearing the name Rosswell was Rosswell Messingberd (1672-1744), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for the borough of Scarborough in the early 18th century.
It is worth noting that while the name Rosswell has its roots in Old English and appears in historical records, it seems to have been relatively uncommon throughout history. The examples provided represent a few notable individuals who carried this name, but it does not appear to have been widely used or prominent in any particular era or region.
People
Rosswell + last name combinations
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FAQ
Rosswell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rosswell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rosswell 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 - US residents.
Is Rosswell a common name?
We classify Rosswell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rosswell most popular?
The single biggest year for Rosswell was 1917, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rosswell is about 0 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 Rosswell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rosswell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rosswell 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 Rosswell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rosswell 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 Rosswell 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 common is the name Rosswell?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Rosswell on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.