Total births
520
Girls' name · since 1937
Rosaly
Since 1937, U.S. Social Security records show 520 babies named Rosaly, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6207
- among girls today
- 520
- born since 1937
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Rosaly is the #6207 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 520 recorded since 1937.
Social Security Administration records show Rosaly recorded 520 times among girls since 1937, holding rank #6207 nationally today, ahead of 65% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 2025.
- #6207 among girls today
- 520 born since 1937
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Rosaly is currently the #6207 girls' name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 520 born since 1937, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6207
- among girls today
- 520
- born since 1937
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Rosaly vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6207
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Rosaly was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
25 babies were named Rosaly in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Rosaly compares
520 Top 44% higher than 56% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rosaly's all-time total is 36% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rosaly | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 520 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rosaly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rosaly splits its recorded history at 2004: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1937 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rosaly at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#6,207
Active since
1937
Rosaly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 89 years of records
Rosaly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rosaly's strongest decade.
177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Rosaly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1980s 70
1980s
70 births
- 1990s 67
1990s
67 births
- 2000s
2000s
77 births
- 2010s
2010s
177 births
- 2020s
2020s
124 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 177 births (34% of all-time use).
How Rosaly compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rosaly's total volume
Rosaly vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rosaly by state
Where Rosaly concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 39 | 7.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Rosaly's total US births 7.5%
Even split
39 of 520 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rosaly? ▼
Rosaly has been given to 520 babies in the U.S. since 1937, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6207 as of the latest data. 25 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Rosaly most popular? ▼
Rosaly was most popular in the 2010s decade with 177 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Rosaly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rosaly are California (39 births), Texas (17 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Rosaly been used? ▼
Rosaly has been recorded in Social Security data since 1937, spanning 89 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rosaly? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rose, Rosa, Rosemary, Rosie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rosaly's data
- Rosaly's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (177 total births) through the 2020s (124) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rosalys (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rosaly
Nearby Names Like Rosaly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rosaly
Rose Girl
#114 500,586 births
Rosa Girl
#662 177,415 births
Rosemary Girl
#301 163,165 births
Rosie Girl
#310 85,556 births
Rosalie Girl
#177 84,049 births
Compare Rosaly side by side: Rosaly vs Rose Rosaly vs Rosa Rosaly vs Rosemary
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1937–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rosaly: #6207 Girls' Name - 520 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rosaly. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rosaly draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.