Find out how popular the first name Roz has been for the last 1 years (from 2022 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Roz by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Roz is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Roz.

The history of the first name Roz

The name Roz is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Rosalind, which means "pretty rose". It has its origins in the Latin name Rosa, meaning "rose". The name Rosalind dates back to the Middle Ages and was derived from the Germanic name Rossalinda.

The name Roz first appeared in English literature in the 16th century. It was used as a character name in Shakespeare's play "As You Like It", where the character Rosalind is a central figure. This helped popularize the name in England and other parts of Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roz can be found in the records of the Parish of St. Mary's in Chelmsford, England, where a Roz Byford was baptized in 1612. Another early example is Roz Hawkins, who was born in 1625 in the village of Wootton, Bedfordshire.

During the 17th century, the name Roz gained popularity among English nobility and aristocracy. Lady Roz Fortescue, born in 1642, was a prominent figure in the court of King Charles II. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the restoration of the monarchy.

In the 18th century, Roz Townsend, born in 1718, was a renowned English botanist and horticulturist. She is credited with introducing several new plant species to England and was a member of the Royal Society.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Roz is Roz Chast, born in 1954, an American cartoonist and writer who has contributed to The New Yorker magazine for over three decades.

Other notable individuals with the name Roz include Roz Weston, born in 1939, an American singer and actress who appeared in numerous Broadway musicals and television shows. Roz Varon, born in 1949, is an American television producer and writer known for her work on shows like "Frasier" and "Desperate Housewives".

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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