Total births
1,288
Girls' name · since 1881
Rosey
Rosey has 1,288 recorded births since 1881 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2020 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6648
- among girls today
- 1,288
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Rosey currently ranks #6648 among girls' names in America, with 1,288 babies recorded since 1881.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rosey has been recorded 1,288 times among girls since 1881, currently ranked #6648 nationally and more common than 62% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2025.
- #6648 among girls today
- 1,288 born since 1881
- 1920s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rosey is currently the #6648 girls' name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 1,288 born since 1881, peaking in the 1920s.
- #6648
- among girls today
- 1,288
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Rosey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6648
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
12% of everyone ever named Rosey was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
31 babies were named Rosey in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Rosey compares
1,288 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Rosey's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rosey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,288 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rosey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rosey's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1881, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2020 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rosey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#6,648
Active since
1881
Rosey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 145 years of records
Rosey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Rosey's strongest decade.
158 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 12% of all-time use.
Rosey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 41
1880s
41 births
- 1890s 52
1890s
52 births
- 1900s
1900s
67 births
- 1910s
1910s
104 births
- 1920s
1920s
158 births
- 1930s
1930s
115 births
- 1940s
1940s
110 births
- 1950s
1950s
120 births
- 1960s
1960s
73 births
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
- 2000s 56
2000s
56 births
- 2010s
2010s
147 births
- 2020s
2020s
139 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 158 births (12% of all-time use).
How Rosey 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 Rosey's total volume
Rosey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rosey by state
Where Rosey concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 14 | 1.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Rosey's total US births 1.1%
Even split
14 of 1,288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rosey? ▼
Since 1881, Social Security records show 1,288 babies named Rosey. Today it holds rank #6648 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2020, with 31 births.
When was Rosey most popular? ▼
Rosey was most popular in the 1920s decade with 158 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Rosey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rosey are California (14 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Rosey been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rosey since 1881 -- 145 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Rosey? ▼
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 Rosey's data
- Rosey's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (158 total births) through the 2020s (139) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Roseys (14 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 Rosey
Nearby Names Like Rosey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rosey
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 Rosey side by side: Rosey vs Rose Rosey vs Rosa Rosey vs Rosemary
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rosey
Gail #6647
201,746 births · Peak 1951
Annabell #6649
6,725 births · Peak 2014
Mame #6646
672 births · Peak 2002
Cathryn #6650
16,332 births · Peak 1956
Louie #6645
2,346 births · Peak 1918
Eleonore #6651
1,088 births · Peak 1923
Patsy #6644
119,448 births · Peak 1941
Loraine #6652
17,284 births · Peak 1922
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1881–2025 (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. "Rosey: #6648 Girls' Name - 1,288 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rosey. 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 Rosey 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 June 2026.